prepossession

Meanings

• Noun

  A strong feeling or belief, especially one that is not based on reason or fact.

  - "Her prepossession for red roses made her overlook his other flaws."
  - "Despite the evidence, his prepossession for the defendant clouded the judge's judgment."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with prepossession
obsession , impression , expression

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Variants

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prepossession , prepossessions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'possessio' meaning 'possession'. The term 'pre-' was added to denote an excessive or unreasonable form of possession.

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Trivia

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1. Prepossession is often depicted in art, particularly in the form of portraits of individuals with intense expressions or holding onto objects symbolic of their obsession.

2. In some cultures, prepossession is believed to be a sign of divine inspiration or possession by a spirit or deity.

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Related Concepts

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1. Obsession: A state of being preoccupied with a person, idea, or thing to the point of distraction or fixation.

2. Fanaticism: An extreme and often irrational enthusiasm or zeal for a cause, belief, or person.

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Culture

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Prepossession has been a common theme in literature, particularly in psychological and philosophical works. It has been depicted as a powerful force that can lead individuals to make irrational decisions and overlook important information.

How to Memorize "prepossession"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person holding onto an object too tightly, unable to let go. This represents the idea of prepossession.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'prepossession' with the idea of being 'possessed' by an idea or belief.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'P is for Prepossession, Possession that's extreme and not based on reason' to remember the definition.

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