pre-dyed
|pre-dyed|
/ˌpriːˈdaɪd/
(pre-dye)
dyed before
Etymology
'pre-dyed' is formed from the prefix 'pre-' (from Latin 'prae') meaning 'before', combined with 'dyed', the past participle of 'dye' (from Middle English 'deyen', from Old French 'deier'), where 'dye' meant 'to color'.
'dye' evolved from Old French 'deier' into Middle English 'deyen' and later modern English 'dye'; the prefix 'pre-' (from Latin 'prae') was attached to create verbs like 'pre-dye' and the adjective 'pre-dyed'.
Originally related to the action 'to color', the compound now specifically conveys the notion 'colored beforehand' (i.e., treated with dye prior to later use).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
(base form) To dye something beforehand; to apply color to a material prior to further processing or use.
Many manufacturers pre-dye fibers before they are spun into yarn. (given form used in context: pre-dyed)
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Verb 2
past tense or past participle form of 'pre-dye'.
The yarn was pre-dyed before being shipped.
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Adjective 1
dyed before being used or processed; having been colored in advance (often used for fabrics, yarns, or fibers).
She bought pre-dyed yarn for the knitting project.
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