The word 'preconceptions' is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to refer to ideas or beliefs that somebody has before getting any additional information on a particular subject. For example: "My preconceptions of what college would be like were quickly changed by the reality of it."
Book now Click here for alternative dates – July Click here for alternative dates – September Click here for alternative dates – October A good infographic is the picture that's worth 10,000 words, capable of exploding preconceptions or making instant sense of complex trends.
"But people won't come to the show with preconceptions.
"People's preconceptions are based on generalities," says Lester.
Still, the play disturbingly rings true to the non-disabled audience because it gives voice and panders to all their preconceptions and fears about what it's like to be in a family like ours.
While there's plenty of stuff out there designed to lift the spirits, some of the most rewarding comedy – from Aristophanes to Chris Morris – has been about disturbing the audience's equilibrium and challenging their comfortable preconceptions.
Volunteering in a healthcare system so different from the UK challenged many of my preconceptions about health and social care.
I am convinced that this ignorance was, at least partly, wilful: to arrive in a strange environment and be presented with a complete stranger without any preconceptions on her part must have been wonderfully liberating and creatively stimulating.
"By building bridges and engaging with the country, you are helping to break down mistrust and preconceptions that have persisted for the past 60-odd years.
To be honest, I had all sorts of preconceptions about the chaos, the poverty, the traffic, and the warnings about the gastrointestinal horrors of "Delhi belly".
So the institute set out to develop a new definition, not based on any preconceptions of what a middle-class household should look like.First, INEGI looked at spending rather than income.
And changing buyers' deeply ingrained cultural preconceptions may take a while.At the same time, history shows that allowing trade once endangered species are revived can provide enough of an incentive to ensure the animals persist.
