pre-acknowledged
|pre-ack-now-ledged|
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/pri-əkˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
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/pri-əkˈnɒlɪdʒd/
(acknowledge)
admit or recognize
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-acknowledged' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the verb 'acknowledge' from Old French 'acnoiss' meaning 'to recognize'.
Historical Evolution
'acknowledge' changed from the Old French word 'acnoiss' and eventually became the modern English word 'acknowledge'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'acknowledge' meant 'to recognize or admit the existence of something', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
recognized or accepted in advance.
The pre-acknowledged risks were discussed in the meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/06/27 20:08