prejudice
/ˈpredʒədɪs/·프레저디스·noun
an opinion formed without enough information
LatinCEFR B2
Root
pre- (before) + Latin 'judicium' (judgement)
Latin praejudicium (a previous judgement) → Old French prejudice → English prejudice
In a word
pre- (before) + judicium (judgement) = 'a judgement made beforehand'. The etymology nails the diagnosis — a verdict reached before any looking. Prejudice isn't just a wrong opinion; it's a judgement out of order with time.
Examples
Education can reduce prejudice.
He spoke without prejudice.
Prejudice is hard to unlearn.
Related
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