pre-assistance
|pre-as-sist-ance|
B2
/priː-əˈsɪstəns/
help before an event
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-assistance' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'assistance' from Latin 'assistentia', meaning 'help or support'.
Historical Evolution
'assistentia' transformed into the Old French word 'assistance', and eventually became the modern English word 'assistance'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'help or support', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'support provided before an event'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
support or help provided before a main event or activity.
The pre-assistance offered by the volunteers was crucial for the event's success.
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Last updated: 2025/06/18 14:00