pre-loss
|pre-loss|
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/priː-lɔs/
🇬🇧
/priː-lɒs/
before loss
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-loss' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'loss' meaning 'the state of no longer having something.'
Historical Evolution
'pre-loss' combines the prefix 'pre-' with the word 'loss' to form a term used in insurance and risk management.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'before a loss occurs,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to the state or condition before a loss occurs.
The insurance policy aims to restore the property to its pre-loss condition.
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Last updated: 2025/06/19 01:37