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pre-built

|pre-built|

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/priːˈbɪlt/

(pre-build)

constructed in advance

Base FormNoun
pre-buildpre-building
Etymology
Etymology Information

'pre-built' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'built', which is the past participle of 'build'.

Historical Evolution

'pre-built' evolved from the combination of 'pre-' and 'built', reflecting the concept of something being constructed in advance.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'constructed in advance', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

constructed or assembled in advance, typically in a factory, before being delivered to the site where it will be used.

The pre-built computer was ready to use right out of the box.

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Last updated: 2025/03/28 06:38