Pre-

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(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:10:37

Pre- (?). [L. prae, adv. & prep., before, akin to pro, and to E. for, prep.: cf. F. pr'e-. See Pro-, and cf. Prior.]

A prefix denoting priority (of time, place, or rank); as, precede, to go before; precursor, a forerunner; prefix, to fix or place before; preeminent eminent before or above others. Pre- is sometimes used intensively, as in prepotent, very potent.

[Written also prae-.]

 

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