pre-movement
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B2
/priːˈmuːvmənt/
(movement)
change in position or collective effort
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-movement' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'movement' from Latin 'movimentum', where 'movere' meant 'to move'.
Historical Evolution
'movimentum' transformed into the Old French word 'movement', and eventually became the modern English word 'movement'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of moving', but over time it evolved to include phases before the act.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the phase or period before a movement or action takes place.
The pre-movement phase is crucial for planning.
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Last updated: 2025/03/08 22:04