pre-generated
|pre-gen-er-at-ed|
B2
/priːˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪd/
(generate)
bring into existence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-generated' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the verb 'generate' from Latin 'generare', meaning 'to produce'.
Historical Evolution
'generate' changed from the Latin word 'generare' and eventually became the modern English word 'generate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'generate' meant 'to produce or create', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
created or produced in advance.
The report was pre-generated to save time during the meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/06/11 00:40