preconception

[ pree-kuhn-sep-shuhn ]

noun

1. a conception or opinion formed beforehand.
2. bias.

preconception

/ ˌpriːkənˈsɛpʃən /

noun

1. an idea or opinion formed beforehand
2. a bias; prejudice

Other Words From

• precon·ception·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of preconception¹

First recorded in 1615–25; pre- + conception

Example Sentences

"People have a preconception about children like Jake and he’s blown that out the water," he said.

From BBC

"At the preconception care, patients with premenstrual disorders should be informed about the risk of perinatal depression and potential prevention strategies."

From BBC

“I think the preconception is that these are self-centered show offs,” Lanteri said.

From New York Times

The team found that maternal stress during preconception was associated with higher blood glucose levels, especially among women using intrauterine insemination to conceive and women of higher socioeconomic status.

From Science Daily

The team found that women who experienced higher preconception stress had higher mean glucose levels.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• assumption
• predisposition
• prejudice