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taboo vs preconception

preconception vs taboo

taboo and preconception both are nouns.

taboo is an adjective but preconception is not an adjective.

taboo is a verb but preconception is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
taboo Yes Yes Yes No
preconception Yes No No No
As nouns, preconception is a hypernym of taboo; that is, preconception is a word with a broader meaning than taboo:
  • taboo: a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
  • preconception: a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
Other hypernyms of taboo include bias, prejudice.
taboo (noun) preconception (noun)
an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
taboo (adjective) preconception (adjective)
excluded from use or mention
forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands
taboo (verb) preconception (verb)
declare as sacred and forbidden
Difference between taboo and preconception

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