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Definition of pre-

1 a (1) : earlier than : prior to : before
  • Precambrian
  • prehistoric
(2) : preparatory or prerequisite to
  • premedical
b : in advance : beforehand
  • precancel
  • prepay
2 : in front of : anterior to
  • preaxial
  • premolar

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Origin and Etymology of pre-

Latin prae-, from prae in front of, before — more at for

PRE- Defined for English Language Learners

pre-

prefix

Definition of pre- for English Language Learners

  • : earlier than : before

  • : in advance

PRE- Defined for Kids

pre-

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Definition of pre- for Students

1 : earlier than : before
  • prehistoric
2 : beforehand
  • prepay
3 : in front of : front
  • premolar

Law Dictionary

pre-

prefix

legal Definition of pre-

1 a : earlier than : prior to : before
  • premarital
  • prejudgment
b : preparatory or prerequisite to
  • prehearing
2 : in advance : beforehand
  • prepay

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