bias
|bi/as|
/ˈbaɪəs/
inclination or prejudice
Etymology
'bias' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'biais,' where 'biais' meant 'slant or slope.'
'biais' transformed into the Middle English word 'bias,' and eventually became the modern English word 'bias.'
Initially, it meant 'slant or slope,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'prejudice or inclination.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a tendency to favor one thing, person, or group over another, often in an unfair way.
The article showed a clear bias towards the candidate.
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Verb 1
to influence someone or something unfairly so that an unreasonable preference or dislike is created.
The judge was accused of being biased in favor of the defendant.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39