- 1. n. Preoccupation; prior possession. Source: opted
- 2. n. Preoccupation of the mind by an opinion, or impression, already formed; preconceived opinion; previous impression; bias; -- generally, but not always, used in a favorable sense; as, the prepossessions of childhood. Source: opted
- 3. n. the condition of being prepossessed Source: wordnet
- 4. n. an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence Source: wordnet
- 5. 1. Preoccupation; prior possession. Hammond. 2. Preoccupation of the mind by an opinion, or impression, already formed; preconceived opinion; previous impression; bias; -- generally, but not always, used in a favorable sense; as, the prepossessions of childhood. "The prejudices and prepossessions of the country." Sir W. Scott. Syn. -- Bent; bias; inclination; preoccupancy; prejudgment. See Bent. Source: webster
- 6. n. the condition of being prepossessed Source: ecdict
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