forenotion

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noun

A preconception.

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Meanings

nounforenotion (plural forenotions)

plural forenotions

  1. archaicrareA preconception.

    He can do so only on condition of moving forward in the understanding of his own "prejudices," of becoming conscious of his forenotions and preconceptions, of placing in the forefront, in plain sight, his "hidden thoughts."

    2001, Pierre-André Taguieff, The Force of Prejudice, page 35

Origin

From fore- + notion.

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APA

forenotion. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/forenotion

MLA

“forenotion.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/forenotion. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “forenotion,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/forenotion.

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