noun
- ideas or opinions formed beforehand, especially without adequate evidence or experience; preconceived notions
Usage: formal; often used in philosophical or academic contexts
Examples
- The scientist tried to set aside her prenotions about the experiment’s outcome.
- His prenotions about the culture were challenged during his travels.
- The teacher encouraged students to examine their prenotions before reading the text.
- Many prenotions about the new policy proved to be unfounded.
- She approached the interview without any prenotions about the candidate.
- The study aimed to identify common prenotions held by the general public.