pre-festive
|pre/fes/tive|
B2
/priːˈfɛstɪv/
before a festival
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-festive' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'festive' meaning 'related to a festival or celebration'.
Historical Evolution
'pre-festive' combines the prefix 'pre-' with 'festive', a word that has been used in English since the late Middle Ages.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'before a festival', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or occurring before a festival or celebration.
The pre-festive atmosphere was filled with excitement.
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