pre-setup
|pre/set/up|
B2
/priːˈsɛtʌp/
(setup)
arrangement or scheme
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-setup' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the noun 'setup' meaning 'arrangement or configuration'.
Historical Evolution
'Setup' evolved from the verb 'set up', which was used in Middle English as 'setten up'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'setup' referred to the act of arranging, but 'pre-setup' emphasizes the arrangement done beforehand.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an arrangement or configuration established in advance.
The pre-setup of the equipment saved us a lot of time during the event.
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Last updated: 2025/01/18 13:59