pre-tax
|pre/tax|
B2
/priːˈtæks/
before taxes
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-tax' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'tax' meaning 'a compulsory contribution to state revenue'.
Historical Evolution
'pre-tax' was formed by combining the prefix 'pre-' with the noun 'tax' to describe financial figures before tax deductions.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'before tax deductions', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to an amount of money before taxes have been deducted.
The company's pre-tax profits increased by 10% this year.
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Last updated: 2025/01/19 04:39