pre-treat
|pre/treat|
B2
/priːˈtriːt/
advance preparation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-treat' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the verb 'treat' meaning 'to handle or deal with'.
Historical Evolution
'pre-treat' evolved from the combination of 'pre-' and 'treat' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to handle or deal with something beforehand', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to treat something in advance, often to prepare it for a subsequent process.
The fabric was pre-treated to prevent shrinkage.
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Last updated: 2025/01/16 16:39