prius

noun

pri·​us
ˈprīəs
plural -es
: something that precedes or takes precedence : precondition

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Etymology

Latin, former, previous, neuter of prior

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“Prius.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prius. Accessed 21 Sep. 2023.

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