Preconception: meaning, definitions and examples

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preconception

[ ˌpriːkənˈsɛpʃən ]

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before birth

Preconception refers to the period of time before conception or before a baby is born. It includes the planning, preparation, and considerations that happen before a pregnancy.

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Examples of usage

Good preconception health is important for a healthy pregnancy.
Many couples seek advice during the preconception period.
She attended a preconception counseling session before trying to conceive.

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preconceived idea

A preconception is an idea or opinion that is formed before there is enough information or evidence. It can lead to biases or misunderstandings.

Synonyms

bias, preconceived notion, prejudice

Examples of usage

She had a preconception that all doctors were unfriendly.
Try not to have any preconceptions about the outcome before we have all the facts.

Translations

Translations of the word "preconception" in other languages:

🇵🇹 preconceito

🇮🇳 पूर्वाग्रह

🇩🇪 Vorurteil

🇮🇩 prasangka

🇺🇦 упередження

🇵🇱 uprzedzenie

🇯🇵 先入観 (せんにゅうかん)

🇫🇷 préjugé

🇪🇸 prejuicio

🇹🇷 önyargı

🇰🇷 선입견

🇸🇦 تحيز

🇨🇿 předsudek

🇸🇰 predsudok

🇨🇳 成见 (chéngjiàn)

🇸🇮 predsodek

🇮🇸 fordóma

🇰🇿 алалаушылық

🇬🇪 წინასწარი შეხედულება

🇦🇿 qərəz

🇲🇽 prejuicio

Word origin

The word 'preconception' originated in the early 19th century from the combination of the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'conception.' It initially referred to the period before conception or pregnancy. Over time, it also came to be used to describe preconceived ideas or biases. The term is commonly used in discussions about family planning, pregnancy, and psychology.