pre-split
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B2
/priːˈsplɪt/
divided beforehand
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-split' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the verb 'split' meaning 'to divide or separate.'
Historical Evolution
'pre-split' combines the prefix 'pre-' with the verb 'split' to form an adjective describing something divided beforehand.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'divided before,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to something that has been divided or separated before a certain point in time.
The pre-split logs were easier to handle.
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