What is a synonym for "preconceptions"?

Common synonyms include: bias, assumption, bent, bias, delusion, favoritism.

Preconceptions

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plural of preconception form-of, plural

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bias assumption bent bias delusion favoritism

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"Whether a language, dialect, or accent sounds pleasant or not is heavily dependent on whether the listener has any prior prejudices or preconceptions about what he or she is hearing."

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