1. (noun)bias, prejudice, preconception a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation Synonyms: preconceived notion, prejudice, preconceived opinion, prepossession, parti pris, diagonal, bias, preconceived idea, preconception Antonyms: parallel, perpendicular
2. (adj)diagonal, bias a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric Synonyms: prejudice, virgule, solidus, separatrix, diagonal, bias, slash, stroke, preconception Antonyms: parallel, perpendicular
3. (verb)bias slanting diagonally across the grain of a fabric Antonyms: perpendicular, parallel
4. (verb)bias influence in an unfair way Synonyms: predetermine Antonyms: perpendicular, parallel
1. Bias In some cases a thing is spoken of as bent where the parts make an angle; but oftener to bend is understood to be to draw to or through a curve; as, to bend a bow. To submit or yield is to Synonyms: bend, bias, curve, diverge, mold, submit, twist, bow, deflect, incline, persuade, turn, warp, crook, deviate, influence, stoop, twine, yield
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