prepossession
[ pree-puh-zesh-uhn ]
/ ˌpri pəˈzɛʃ ən /
noun
the state of being prepossessed.
a prejudice, especially one in favor of a person or thing.
Origin of prepossession
First recorded in 1640–50;
pre- +
possession
SYNONYMS FOR prepossession
OTHER WORDS FROM prepossession
pre·pos·ses·sion·ar·y, adjectiveWords nearby prepossession
prepositional verb,
prepositive,
prepositor,
prepossess,
prepossessing,
prepossession,
preposterous,
prepotency,
prepotent,
prepotential,
preppy
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British Dictionary definitions for prepossession
prepossession
/ (ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən) /
noun
the state or condition of being prepossessed
a prejudice or bias, esp a favourable one