pre·ter·mit
| \ ˌprē-tər-ˈmit
\
\
pretermitted; pretermitting
Definition of pretermit
Learn More About pretermit
Statistics for pretermit
Look-up Popularity
Cite this Entry
“Pretermit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pretermit. Accessed 18 Aug. 2022.
Style: MLA
MLA
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
More Definitions for pretermit
pretermit
transitive verb
pre·ter·mit
| \ ˌprē-tər-ˈmit
\
\
pretermitted; pretermitting
Legal Definition of pretermit
: to let pass without mention or notice — see also pretermitted heir at heir
Test Your Vocabulary
Odd Habits and Quirks
-
- Which of the following best describes an easily irritated person?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZ
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
-
What Are You Wearing?
Roll up your sleeves and identify these garments
Take the quiz
-
Name That Animal: Volume 2
Can you tell a meerkat from a wombat?
Take the quiz
-
How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
Take the quiz
-
Spelling Bee Quiz
Can you outdo past winners of the National Spelli...
Take the quiz
Share pretermit
Time Traveler for pretermit
The first known use of pretermit was in the 15th century
See more words from the same century