ante-meridian
|an-te-me-ri-di-an|
B1
/ˌænti məˈrɪdiən/
before noon
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ante-meridian' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ante meridiem', where 'ante' meant 'before' and 'meridiem' meant 'midday'.
Historical Evolution
'ante meridiem' transformed into the English term 'ante-meridian', maintaining its original meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'before midday', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the time before noon; occurring before midday.
The ante-meridian hours are often the most productive for many people.
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Last updated: 2025/06/19 11:33