pre-set
|pre/set|
B2
/ˈpriːˌsɛt/
(preset)
pre-configured setting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'preset' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the verb 'set', which means 'to put in a particular position'.
Historical Evolution
'preset' evolved from the combination of 'pre-' and 'set' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to set before', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to set or adjust something in advance.
You can pre-set the alarm to go off at 7 AM.
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Adjective 1
arranged or fixed in advance.
The oven was pre-set to 180 degrees.
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Last updated: 2025/02/07 21:36