preconception
gb/pɹikənsˈɛpʃən/ us/pɹikənsˈɛpʃən/
C1
Inglês
előítélet, előfeltevés, fogamzás előtti időszak, prekoncepciós időszak
SUBSTANTIVO
C1
1
előítélet
B2
előfeltevés
C1
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse preconception with prediction; a preconception is often a bias, not a neutral guess.
Significado
a preconceived idea or bias
Colocações
have preconceptions
|a preconception about
|deep-seated preconceptions
|cultural preconceptions
|common preconceptions
|challenge preconceptions
|question preconceptions
|overcome preconceptions
|confirm preconceptions
|break down preconceptions
Sinônimos
prejudice (Often stronger and more negative, especially about groups of people.)
|
preconceived notion (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal and explicit.)
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assumption (Can be neutral; not necessarily unfair or biased.)
Antônimos
open-mindedness (Willingness to consider new ideas without bias.)
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objectivity (Judging based on facts rather than personal beliefs.)
Temas
thinking
|society
|psychology
|communication
Definição
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.
SUBSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
2
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para estudantes
She got medical advice in the preconception period.
A fogamzás előtti időszakban orvosi tanácsot kapott.
Erro comum:
In this meaning, preconception refers to timing (before pregnancy), not to opinions or biases.
Significado
the time before pregnancy
Colocações
preconception care
|preconception counseling
|preconception health
|preconception planning
|preconception visit
|preconception screening
|preconception checkup
|preconception folic acid
|preconception vaccine
|preconception advice
Sinônimos
before pregnancy (Plain-language alternative; less medical.)
Antônimos
pregnancy (The period after conception has occurred.)
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postconception (Technical term for the period after conception.)
Temas
health
|medicine
|family
Definição
the time before a pregnancy begins
The period before conception, especially when discussing health, planning, or care before becoming pregnant.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
preconception
AFI
GB/pɹikənsˈɛpʃən/
US/pɹikənsˈɛpʃən/
Sílabas e tonicidade
pre - con - cep - tion (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (cep)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: preconception
- Plural: preconceptions
Família de palavras
Forms
preconceptions
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
Expressões
challenge (someone's) preconceptions
1/t͡ʃˈælɪnd͡ʒ sˈʌmwˌʌnz pɹikənsˈɛpʃənz/
fixed phrase
question fixed ideas or biases
make someone rethink their old ideas
Exemplos
- The course challenged my preconceptions about leadership.
- Her success story challenged people’s preconceptions of what was possible.
- Travel often challenges our preconceptions.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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
Exemplos
- I went into the meeting with no preconceptions about the outcome.
- Try to have no preconceptions and evaluate the plan on its merits.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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
Exemplos
- It took time to overcome my preconceptions about online learning.
- The campaign aims to help employers overcome preconceptions about hiring older workers.
Exemplos para estudantes
- We must overcome preconceptions.
preconception care
1/pɹikənsˈɛpʃən kˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
technical
health care before pregnancy
doctor’s care before you get pregnant
Exemplos
- Preconception care includes reviewing medications and vaccinations.
- Her clinic offers preconception care for people planning a pregnancy.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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
Exemplos
- They booked preconception counseling to discuss inherited conditions.
- Preconception counseling can help you plan lifestyle changes before pregnancy.
Exemplos para estudantes
- We went for preconception counseling.