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Bias

/ˈbaɪəs/

Inclination towards something; predisposition, partiality, prejudice, preference, predilection.

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📖 Definitions of "Bias"

noun

1
Inclination towards something; predisposition, partiality, prejudice, preference, predilection.
2
The diagonal line between warp and weft in a woven fabric.
3
A wedge-shaped piece of cloth taken out of a garment (such as the waist of a dress) to diminish its circumference.
4
A voltage or current applied to an electronic device, such as a transistor electrode, to move its operating point to a desired part of its transfer function.

verb

1
To place bias upon; to influence.
"Our prejudices bias our views."

adjective

1
Inclined to one side; swelled on one side.
2
Cut slanting or diagonally, as cloth.

adverb

1
In a slanting manner; crosswise; obliquely; diagonally.
"to cut cloth bias"

🔄 Synonyms of "Bias"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
obliquenoun	Not straightforward; indirect; by implication; (sometimes even) obscure, ambiguous, or confusing.
prejudicenoun	(countable) An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts.
predetermineverb	(transitive) To determine or decide in advance.
diagonalnoun	(geometry) Joining two nonadjacent vertices (of a polygon or polyhedron).

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Bias"

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Word	Definition
prejudicenoun	(countable) An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts.
predetermineverb	(transitive) To determine or decide in advance.
obliquenoun	(geometry) An oblique line.
diagonalnoun	(geometry) A line joining non-adjacent vertices of a polygon.
partialitynoun	Preference, bias in favor of, tendency.
predispositionnoun	The state of being predisposed or susceptible to something, especially to a behavior or a health condition.
proclivitynoun	A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially, a strong disposition or bent.
propensitynoun	An inclination, disposition, tendency, preference, or attraction.
tendencynoun	A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.
selectivitynoun	The quality of being selective, or extent to which something is selective.
prejudgementnoun	Alternative spelling of prejudgment. [A judgment made before evidence has been presented, a prejudice.]
fairnessnoun	The property of being fair or equitable.
even-handednessnoun	Alternative spelling of evenhandedness. [The quality of being evenhanded; fairness, impartiality.]
preferencenoun	The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for" in relation to the thing or person, but possibly also "of")
discriminationnoun	(uncountable, countable, sometimes with "against") Differential treatment of an individual or group to their disadvantage; treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit; partiality; prejudice; bigotry.
willingnessnoun	The state of being willing
favouritismnoun	(British spelling) The unfair favouring of one person or group at the expense of another.
stereotypenoun	A conventional, formulaic, and often oversimplified or exaggerated conception, opinion, or image of (a person or a group of people).
differencenoun	(uncountable) The quality of being different.
favoritismnoun	(American spelling) Alternative spelling of favouritism. [(British spelling) The unfair favouring of one person or group at the expense of another.]