preform
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B2
🇺🇸
/priːˈfɔːrm/
🇬🇧
/priːˈfɔːm/
shape in advance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'preform' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the root 'form' meaning 'shape or structure'.
Historical Evolution
'preform' changed from the combination of 'pre-' and 'form' in English and has remained largely unchanged.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to shape beforehand', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an object that has been shaped but not yet in its final form.
The preform is ready for the next stage of production.
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Verb 1
to shape or form something in advance of its final form.
The factory preforms the plastic before molding it into bottles.
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Last updated: 2025/06/04 04:18