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pre-configuration

|pre/con/fig/u/ra/tion|

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/ˌpriː.kənˌfɪɡ.jəˈreɪ.ʃən/

(configuration)

arrangement of elements

Base FormPluralNoun
configurationconfigurationsconfigurations
Etymology
Etymology Information

'pre-configuration' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'configuration' from Latin 'configurare', where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'figurare' meant 'to shape'.

Historical Evolution

'pre-configuration' evolved from the combination of the prefix 'pre-' and the word 'configuration', which was derived from Latin 'configurare'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to shape together before', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'setting up in advance'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the process or result of setting up something in advance, especially in a specific way or for a particular purpose.

The pre-configuration of the software saved us a lot of time during installation.

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Last updated: 2025/01/12 00:18