Prepossession
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌpɹiːpəˈzɛʃn̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Prepossession is a noun meaning (uncountable) A preoccupation; having possession beforehand.
Meaning
(uncountable) A preoccupation; having possession beforehand.
More Meanings
- (countable) A preconceived opinion, or previous impression; bias, prejudice.
Example Sentences
The spontaneous intellect of man always defines the divine which it feels in ways that harmonise with its temporary intellectual prepossessions.
It opens his designs to his family, it introduces you among them, it diffuses through the party those pleasantest feelings of our nature, eager curiosity and warm prepossession.
I am fully sensible to the greatness of that freedom, which I take with you on the present occasion; a liberty which seemed to me scarcely allowable, when I reflected on that distinguished and dignified station in which you stand, and the almost general prejudice and prepossession, which is so prevalent in the world against those of my complexion.
Word Forms
- prepossessions
Synonyms for prepossession
Depending on context, synonyms include preconception.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include preconception, preoccupation, preoccupancy, prepossessor, pre-occupation, predeposition.
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