preconception
gb/pɹikənsˈɛpʃən/ us/pɹikənsˈɛpʃən/
C1
Engleză
előítélet, előfeltevés, fogamzás előtti időszak, prekoncepciós időszak
SUBSTANTIV
C1
1
előítélet
B2
előfeltevés
C1
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse preconception with prediction; a preconception is often a bias, not a neutral guess.
Sens
a preconceived idea or bias
Colocații
have preconceptions
|a preconception about
|deep-seated preconceptions
|cultural preconceptions
|common preconceptions
|challenge preconceptions
|question preconceptions
|overcome preconceptions
|confirm preconceptions
|break down preconceptions
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
open-mindedness (Willingness to consider new ideas without bias.)
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objectivity (Judging based on facts rather than personal beliefs.)
Teme
thinking
|society
|psychology
|communication
Definiție
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.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
TECHNICAL
2
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
She got medical advice in the preconception period.
A fogamzás előtti időszakban orvosi tanácsot kapott.
Greșeală frecventă:
In this meaning, preconception refers to timing (before pregnancy), not to opinions or biases.
Sens
the time before pregnancy
Colocații
preconception care
|preconception counseling
|preconception health
|preconception planning
|preconception visit
|preconception screening
|preconception checkup
|preconception folic acid
|preconception vaccine
|preconception advice
Sinonime
before pregnancy (Plain-language alternative; less medical.)
Antonime
pregnancy (The period after conception has occurred.)
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postconception (Technical term for the period after conception.)
Teme
health
|medicine
|family
Definiție
the time before a pregnancy begins
The period before conception, especially when discussing health, planning, or care before becoming pregnant.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
preconception
IPA
GB/pɹikənsˈɛpʃən/
US/pɹikənsˈɛpʃən/
Silabe și accent
pre - con - cep - tion (4 silabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (cep)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: preconception
- Plural: preconceptions
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
preconceptions
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
Expresii
challenge (someone's) preconceptions
1/t͡ʃˈælɪnd͡ʒ sˈʌmwˌʌnz pɹikənsˈɛpʃənz/
fixed phrase
question fixed ideas or biases
make someone rethink their old ideas
Exemple
- The course challenged my preconceptions about leadership.
- Her success story challenged people’s preconceptions of what was possible.
- Travel often challenges our preconceptions.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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
Exemple
- I went into the meeting with no preconceptions about the outcome.
- Try to have no preconceptions and evaluate the plan on its merits.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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
Exemple
- It took time to overcome my preconceptions about online learning.
- The campaign aims to help employers overcome preconceptions about hiring older workers.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- We must overcome preconceptions.
preconception care
1/pɹikənsˈɛpʃən kˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
technical
health care before pregnancy
doctor’s care before you get pregnant
Exemple
- Preconception care includes reviewing medications and vaccinations.
- Her clinic offers preconception care for people planning a pregnancy.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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
Exemple
- They booked preconception counseling to discuss inherited conditions.
- Preconception counseling can help you plan lifestyle changes before pregnancy.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- We went for preconception counseling.