pre-age
|pre-age|
C1
/priː-eɪdʒ/
before a specific period
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-age' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'age' meaning 'a period of time'.
Historical Evolution
'pre-age' combines the prefix 'pre-' with 'age' to denote a time before a specific period.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'before a certain age or period', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a period or stage before a specific age or era.
The pre-age of digital technology was marked by analog devices.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/03 13:15