pre-programmed
|pre-pro-grammed|
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/priːˈproʊɡræmd/
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/priːˈprəʊɡræmd/
(pre-program)
preset configuration
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-programmed' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'program,' which comes from the Greek 'programma,' meaning 'a written public notice.'
Historical Evolution
'program' changed from the Greek word 'programma' to the Latin 'programma,' and eventually became the modern English word 'program.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a written public notice,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a set of coded instructions for a computer.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
configured or set up in advance to perform a specific function or task.
The robot was pre-programmed to clean the house.
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Last updated: 2025/02/16 10:44