prenotion

[ pree-noh-shuhn ]

noun

1. a preconception.

prenotion

/ priːˈnəʊʃən /

noun

1. a rare word for preconception

Word History and Origins

Origin of prenotion¹

1580–90; < Latin praenōtiōn- (stem of praenōtiō ) an innate idea. See pre-, notion

Example Sentences

As new things require new names, so that prenotion was called by Epicurus; an appellation never used before.

From Project Gutenberg

This art of memory is but built upon two intentions; the one prenotion, the other emblem.

From Project Gutenberg

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