pre-composed
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/priː-kəmˈpoʊzd/
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/priː-kəmˈpəʊzd/
(pre-compose)
arranged in advance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-composed' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the root 'compose' meaning 'to arrange or put together.'
Historical Evolution
'compose' changed from the Latin word 'componere' and eventually became the modern English word 'compose'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to put together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'arranged in advance.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
already composed or arranged in advance.
The pre-composed music was played during the ceremony.
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