Preconcept
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Preconcept is a noun meaning The mental precursor to a fully-formed concept.
Meaning
The mental precursor to a fully-formed concept.
Example Sentences
But out of their earliest concept of number, as a preconcept, a true concept may be constructed, by the child becoming aware of their own mental operations using the preconcept.
Word Forms
- preconcepts
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include precontract, prepositive, preplan, preconcert, preconception, prefigure.
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