pre-battle
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/priː ˈbætəl/
before a battle
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-battle' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'battle' meaning 'a fight or conflict'.
Historical Evolution
'pre-battle' combines the prefix 'pre-' with the word 'battle' to form a modern English adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'before a fight or conflict', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or occurring before a battle.
The soldiers were in a pre-battle formation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/17 09:27