pre-planting
|pre-plant-ing|
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/priːˈplæntɪŋ/
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/priːˈplɑːntɪŋ/
(pre-plant)
before planting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-planting' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'planting' from Old English 'plantian', meaning 'to plant'.
Historical Evolution
'pre-planting' evolved from the combination of 'pre-' and 'planting', which was used in agricultural contexts to describe activities before planting crops.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'before planting', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to activities or processes that occur before planting.
The pre-planting phase is crucial for ensuring a good harvest.
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Last updated: 2025/06/05 00:17