英語

preconception

gb/pɹikənsˈɛpʃən/ us/pɹikənsˈɛpʃən/
C1 英語
語義
0件の語義
名詞 C1 abstract
1

a preconceived idea or bias

an idea you already have before you know the facts

用法パターン: have a preconception about [something]; challenge [someone]'s preconceptions
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse preconception with prediction; a preconception is often a bias, not a neutral guess.
類義語
prejudice (Often stronger and more negative, especially about groups of people.) | preconceived notion (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal and explicit.) | assumption (Can be neutral; not necessarily unfair or biased.)
対義語
open-mindedness (Willingness to consider new ideas without bias.) | objectivity (Judging based on facts rather than personal beliefs.)
コロケーション
have preconceptions |a preconception about |deep-seated preconceptions |cultural preconceptions |common preconceptions |challenge preconceptions |question preconceptions |overcome preconceptions |confirm preconceptions |break down preconceptions
テーマ
thinking |society |psychology |communication
例文
  • The documentary challenged my preconceptions about homelessness.
  • Try to set aside your preconceptions and listen to what she actually said.
  • His preconception that the interview would be easy turned out to be wrong.
学習者向け例文
  • I had a preconception about the city, but I was wrong.
  • Please come with no preconceptions.
名詞 technical C1 relation
2

the time before pregnancy

the time before a pregnancy begins

用法パターン: in the preconception period; preconception [care/counseling/health]
よくある間違い:
In this meaning, preconception refers to timing (before pregnancy), not to opinions or biases.
類義語
before pregnancy (Plain-language alternative; less medical.)
対義語
pregnancy (The period after conception has occurred.) | postconception (Technical term for the period after conception.)
コロケーション
preconception care |preconception counseling |preconception health |preconception planning |preconception visit |preconception screening |preconception checkup |preconception folic acid |preconception vaccine |preconception advice
テーマ
health |medicine |family
例文
  • Preconception care can help identify health risks before pregnancy.
  • Her doctor recommended folic acid during the preconception period.
  • They scheduled a preconception appointment to discuss genetic screening.
学習者向け例文
  • She got medical advice in the preconception period.
文法
辞書形
preconception
IPA
GB/pɹikənsˈɛpʃən/
US/pɹikənsˈɛpʃən/
音節・強勢
pre - con - cep - tion (4音節)
Stress on 3rd syllable (cep)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: preconception
  • Plural: preconceptions
関連語
Forms
preconceptions noun
Core family
concept noun B1 conceive verb B2 conception noun B2 preconceived adjective
Related words
conceptual adjective B2 conceivable adjective C1 conceivably adverb
Negative and opposite forms
misconception noun B2 inconceivable adjective C1 inconceivably adverb
Advanced or less common
preconceive verb conceptualize verb C1 conceptualization noun
表現

challenge (someone's) preconceptions

1
/t͡ʃˈælɪnd͡ʒ sˈʌmwˌʌnz pɹikənsˈɛpʃənz/
fixed phrase

question fixed ideas or biases

make someone rethink their old ideas

例文
  • The course challenged my preconceptions about leadership.
  • Her success story challenged people’s preconceptions of what was possible.
  • Travel often challenges our 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

例文
  • I went into the meeting with no preconceptions about the outcome.
  • Try to have no preconceptions and evaluate the plan on its merits.

overcome preconceptions

1
/ˈoʊvɚkˌʌm pɹikənsˈɛpʃənz/
fixed phrase

move past biased assumptions

stop thinking in a biased way

例文
  • It took time to overcome my preconceptions about online learning.
  • The campaign aims to help employers overcome preconceptions about hiring older workers.

preconception care

1
/pɹikənsˈɛpʃən kˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase technical

health care before pregnancy

doctor’s care before you get pregnant

例文
  • Preconception care includes reviewing medications and vaccinations.
  • Her clinic offers preconception care for people planning a pregnancy.

preconception counseling

1
/pɹikənsˈɛpʃən kˈaʊnsəlɪŋ/
fixed phrase technical

medical advice before conception

medical advice before you try for a baby

例文
  • They booked preconception counseling to discuss inherited conditions.
  • Preconception counseling can help you plan lifestyle changes before pregnancy.

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