pre-warming
|pre-warm-ing|
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/priːˈwɔːrmɪŋ/
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/priːˈwɔːmɪŋ/
(pre-warm)
warming beforehand
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-warming' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'warming' from Old English 'wearmian', meaning 'to make warm'.
Historical Evolution
'pre-warming' evolved from the combination of 'pre-' and 'warming', reflecting the action of warming beforehand.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make warm before an event or process', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of warming something in advance, typically to prepare it for a subsequent process or use.
The pre-warming of the oven is essential for baking.
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Last updated: 2025/07/24 00:51