Engelsk

preconception

gb/pɹikənsˈɛpʃən/ us/pɹikənsˈɛpʃən/
C1 Engelsk
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Substantiv C1 abstract
1

a preconceived idea or bias

an idea you already have before you know the facts

Bruksmønster: have a preconception about [something]; challenge [someone]'s preconceptions
Vanlig feil:
Learners may confuse preconception with prediction; a preconception is often a bias, not a neutral guess.
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
open-mindedness (Willingness to consider new ideas without bias.) | objectivity (Judging based on facts rather than personal beliefs.)
Ordkombinasjoner
have preconceptions |a preconception about |deep-seated preconceptions |cultural preconceptions |common preconceptions |challenge preconceptions |question preconceptions |overcome preconceptions |confirm preconceptions |break down preconceptions
Temaer
thinking |society |psychology |communication
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • I had a preconception about the city, but I was wrong.
  • Please come with no preconceptions.
Substantiv technical C1 relation
2

the time before pregnancy

the time before a pregnancy begins

Bruksmønster: in the preconception period; preconception [care/counseling/health]
Vanlig feil:
In this meaning, preconception refers to timing (before pregnancy), not to opinions or biases.
Synonymer
before pregnancy (Plain-language alternative; less medical.)
Antonymer
pregnancy (The period after conception has occurred.) | postconception (Technical term for the period after conception.)
Ordkombinasjoner
preconception care |preconception counseling |preconception health |preconception planning |preconception visit |preconception screening |preconception checkup |preconception folic acid |preconception vaccine |preconception advice
Temaer
health |medicine |family
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • She got medical advice in the preconception period.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
preconception
IPA
GB/pɹikənsˈɛpʃən/
US/pɹikənsˈɛpʃən/
Stavelser og trykk
pre - con - cep - tion (4 stavelser)
Stress on 3rd syllable (cep)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
  • Base: preconception
  • Plural: preconceptions
Ordfamilie
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
Uttrykk

challenge (someone's) preconceptions

1
/t͡ʃˈælɪnd͡ʒ sˈʌmwˌʌnz pɹikənsˈɛpʃənz/
fixed phrase

question fixed ideas or biases

make someone rethink their old ideas

Eksempler
  • 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

Eksempler
  • 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

Eksempler
  • 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

Eksempler
  • 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

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

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