pre-manufactured
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/ˌpriːˈmæn.jəˌfæk.tʃɚd/
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/ˌpriːˈmæn.jʊˌfæk.tʃəd/
(pre-manufacture)
produced in advance
Etymology
'pre-manufactured' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'manufactured' from Latin 'manu factus', where 'manu' meant 'by hand' and 'factus' meant 'made'.
'manufactured' changed from the Latin word 'manu factus' and eventually became the modern English word 'manufactured'.
Initially, it meant 'made by hand', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'produced in a factory'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
produced in advance, typically in a factory, before being assembled or installed at the final location.
The pre-manufactured homes were delivered to the site for assembly.
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Last updated: 2025/01/26 01:46