pre-molded
|pre-mold-ed|
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/priˈmoʊldɪd/
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/priˈməʊldɪd/
(pre-mold)
shaped in advance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-molded' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'mold,' which comes from Old French 'moule,' meaning 'a form or model.'
Historical Evolution
'mold' changed from the Old French word 'moule' and eventually became the modern English word 'mold.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'mold' meant 'a form or model,' and over time it evolved to include the process of shaping materials.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
shaped or formed in advance, typically referring to materials or objects that have been molded before final assembly or use.
The pre-molded parts fit perfectly into the assembly.
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Last updated: 2025/03/15 09:10