pre-separation
|pre-se-pa-ra-tion|
C1
/priːˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/
before division
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-separation' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'separation' from Latin 'separatio', meaning 'a division'.
Historical Evolution
'separatio' transformed into the English word 'separation', and with the addition of the prefix 'pre-', it became 'pre-separation'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'before a division', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of being before a separation or division.
The pre-separation phase is crucial for planning.
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Last updated: 2025/07/26 08:06