pretrial
|pre-trial|
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/ˌpriːˈtraɪəl/
before trial
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pretrial' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'trial', which comes from Old French 'trier', meaning 'to try'.
Historical Evolution
'pretrial' was formed by combining 'pre-' with 'trial' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'before a trial', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or occurring before a trial.
The pretrial hearing was scheduled for next week.
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Last updated: 2025/06/05 21:08