prepossession

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English

Pronunciation

IPA /pɹiːpəˈzɛʃən/

Noun

prepossession noun

Preoccupation; having possession beforehand.
A preconceived opinion, or previous impression; bias, prejudice.

Related terms

Synonyms

preconception parti pris preconceived idea preconceived notion preconceived opinion preoccupation preoccupancy prepossessor pre-occupation prepotence predeposition preoccurrence preordainment prepotency foreappointment preoccupant

Rhymes

free possession keep possession

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