pre-noon
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B2
/priːˈnuːn/
before midday
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-noon' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and 'noon' meaning 'midday'.
Historical Evolution
'Pre-noon' combines the prefix 'pre-' with 'noon', a term used since the Middle Ages to denote midday.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'before midday', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the time before noon.
The pre-noon meeting was scheduled for 10 AM.
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