preconception

== English == === Etymology === From pre- + conception. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌpɹiːkənˈsɛpʃən/ (General American, Canada) IPA(key): /ˌpɹikənˈsɛpʃən/ (General Australian, New Zealand) IPA(key): /ˌpɹiːkənˈsepʃən/ === Noun === preconception (plural preconceptions) An opinion formed before obtaining adequate evidence, especially as the result of bias or prejudice. A prejudice that prevents rational consideration of an issue. ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === preconception (not comparable) (medicine) Preconceptional.