pre-match
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B2
/priːˈmætʃ/
before a match
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-match' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'match' meaning 'a contest or game'.
Historical Evolution
'pre-match' combines the prefix 'pre-' from Latin 'prae' meaning 'before' with the English word 'match'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'before a contest or game', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or occurring before a match or game.
The team had a pre-match meeting to discuss their strategy.
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