pre-approved
|pre-ap-proved|
/ˌpriː.əˈpruːvd/
(pre-approve)
approved in advance
Etymology
'pre-approved' is formed from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the verb 'approve', which comes from Latin 'approbare', meaning 'to assent to, to confirm as good'.
'approve' came from Old French 'aprover', from Latin 'approbare'. The prefix 'pre-' was added in modern English to indicate approval before an event or process.
Initially, 'approve' meant 'to regard as good or worthy', but with the prefix 'pre-', it evolved to mean 'approved beforehand'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having been approved in advance, especially before a formal process or application.
You have a pre-approved credit card offer in the mail.
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Last updated: 2025/08/05 01:00