pre-event
|pre/e/vent|
B2
/priː-ɪˈvɛnt/
(event)
occurrence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-event' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'event' from Latin 'eventus', meaning 'occurrence'.
Historical Evolution
'Eventus' transformed into the Old French word 'event', and eventually became the modern English word 'event'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'event' meant 'outcome' or 'result', but over time it evolved to mean 'occurrence' or 'happening'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an occurrence or activity that takes place before the main event.
The pre-event activities included a welcome speech and a networking session.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45