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preinstall

|pre-in-stall|

/ˌpriːɪnˈstɔːl/

(install)

set up or position

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Etymology

Etymology Information

'preinstall' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the verb 'install', which comes from Latin 'installare', meaning 'to set up'.

Historical Evolution

'installare' transformed into the Old French word 'installer', and eventually became the modern English word 'install'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'install' meant 'to set up or establish', and with the prefix 'pre-', it evolved to mean 'to set up before use'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to install software or hardware on a computer or device before it is sold or delivered to the end user.

The manufacturer decided to preinstall the antivirus software on all new laptops.

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Last updated: 2025/07/08 05:45