pre-sliced
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/ˌpriːˈslaɪst/
(pre-slice)
sliced in advance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-sliced' is formed from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the verb 'slice', meaning 'to cut into slices'.
Historical Evolution
'Pre-sliced' was created in modern English by combining 'pre-' and 'sliced' to describe something that has been sliced beforehand.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it simply described something sliced in advance, and this meaning remains unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having been sliced in advance, usually before being sold or used.
The store sells pre-sliced bread for convenience.
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Last updated: 2025/08/08 18:15