preconception
gb/pɹikənsˈɛpʃən/ us/pɹikənsˈɛpʃən/
C1
English
előítélet, előfeltevés, fogamzás előtti időszak, prekoncepciós időszak
NOUN
C1
1
előítélet
B2
előfeltevés
C1
Usage pattern:
have a preconception about [something]; challenge [someone]'s preconceptions
The documentary challenged my preconceptions about homelessness.
A dokumentumfilm megkérdőjelezte a hajléktalansággal kapcsolatos előítéleteimet.
Try to set aside your preconceptions and listen to what she actually said.
Próbáld félretenni az előítéleteidet, és figyelj arra, mit mondott valójában.
His preconception that the interview would be easy turned out to be wrong.
Learner examples
I had a preconception about the city, but I was wrong.
Volt egy előzetes elképzelésem a városról, de tévedtem.
Please come with no preconceptions.
Kérlek, mindenféle előítélet nélkül gyere.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse preconception with prediction; a preconception is often a bias, not a neutral guess.
Meaning
a preconceived idea or bias
Collocations
have preconceptions
|a preconception about
|deep-seated preconceptions
|cultural preconceptions
|common preconceptions
|challenge preconceptions
|question preconceptions
|overcome preconceptions
|confirm preconceptions
|break down preconceptions
Synonyms
prejudice (Often stronger and more negative, especially about groups of people.)
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preconceived notion (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal and explicit.)
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assumption (Can be neutral; not necessarily unfair or biased.)
Antonyms
open-mindedness (Willingness to consider new ideas without bias.)
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objectivity (Judging based on facts rather than personal beliefs.)
Themes
thinking
|society
|psychology
|communication
Definition
an idea you already have before you know the facts
An opinion or belief formed before having enough information, especially one that makes you judge something unfairly.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
2
Usage pattern:
in the preconception period; preconception [care/counseling/health]
Preconception care can help identify health risks before pregnancy.
A fogamzás előtti gondozás segíthet feltárni az egészségügyi kockázatokat még a terhesség előtt.
Her doctor recommended folic acid during the preconception period.
Az orvosa folsavat javasolt a fogamzás előtti időszakban.
They scheduled a preconception appointment to discuss genetic screening.
Learner examples
She got medical advice in the preconception period.
A fogamzás előtti időszakban orvosi tanácsot kapott.
Common mistake:
In this meaning, preconception refers to timing (before pregnancy), not to opinions or biases.
Meaning
the time before pregnancy
Collocations
preconception care
|preconception counseling
|preconception health
|preconception planning
|preconception visit
|preconception screening
|preconception checkup
|preconception folic acid
|preconception vaccine
|preconception advice
Synonyms
before pregnancy (Plain-language alternative; less medical.)
Antonyms
pregnancy (The period after conception has occurred.)
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postconception (Technical term for the period after conception.)
Themes
health
|medicine
|family
Definition
the time before a pregnancy begins
The period before conception, especially when discussing health, planning, or care before becoming pregnant.
Grammar
Dictionary form
preconception
IPA
GB/pɹikənsˈɛpʃən/
US/pɹikənsˈɛpʃən/
Syllables & stress
pre - con - cep - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (cep)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: preconception
- Plural: preconceptions
Word family
Forms
preconceptions
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
Expressions
challenge (someone's) preconceptions
1/t͡ʃˈælɪnd͡ʒ sˈʌmwˌʌnz pɹikənsˈɛpʃənz/
fixed phrase
question fixed ideas or biases
make someone rethink their old ideas
Examples
- The course challenged my preconceptions about leadership.
- Her success story challenged people’s preconceptions of what was possible.
- Travel often challenges our preconceptions.
Learner examples
- The book challenged my preconceptions.
have no preconceptions (about [something])
1/hˈæv nˈoʊ pɹikənsˈɛpʃənz əbˈaʊt sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
start without fixed expectations
not have fixed ideas before you start
Examples
- I went into the meeting with no preconceptions about the outcome.
- Try to have no preconceptions and evaluate the plan on its merits.
Learner examples
- I had no preconceptions about the new teacher.
overcome preconceptions
1/ˈoʊvɚkˌʌm pɹikənsˈɛpʃənz/
fixed phrase
move past biased assumptions
stop thinking in a biased way
Examples
- It took time to overcome my preconceptions about online learning.
- The campaign aims to help employers overcome preconceptions about hiring older workers.
Learner examples
- We must overcome preconceptions.
preconception care
1/pɹikənsˈɛpʃən kˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
technical
health care before pregnancy
doctor’s care before you get pregnant
Examples
- Preconception care includes reviewing medications and vaccinations.
- Her clinic offers preconception care for people planning a pregnancy.
Learner examples
- She asked her doctor about preconception care.
preconception counseling
1/pɹikənsˈɛpʃən kˈaʊnsəlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
medical advice before conception
medical advice before you try for a baby
Examples
- They booked preconception counseling to discuss inherited conditions.
- Preconception counseling can help you plan lifestyle changes before pregnancy.
Learner examples
- We went for preconception counseling.