pre-commencement
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/priː-kəˈmɛnsmənt/
(commencement)
beginning or ceremony
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-commencement' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'commencement' from Old French 'comencement', which means 'beginning'.
Historical Evolution
'commencement' changed from the Old French word 'comencement' and eventually became the modern English word 'commencement'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'beginning or start', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the period before the start of an event or activity.
The pre-commencement meeting was crucial for the project's success.
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Last updated: 2025/01/22 09:28