pre-agreed
|pre - a - greed|
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/ˌpriː.əˈɡriːd/
(pre-agree)
agreed in advance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-agreed' is formed from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the verb 'agree', which comes from Old French 'agreer', meaning 'to please, satisfy; to agree'.
Historical Evolution
'pre-agreed' is a modern English compound, combining 'pre-' and 'agreed', and has been used in legal and business contexts since the late 20th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'agree' meant 'to be in harmony', but with the prefix 'pre-', it evolved to mean 'agreed beforehand'.
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Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
agreed upon in advance; decided or arranged before something happens.
The meeting will follow the pre-agreed agenda.
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Last updated: 2025/08/05 01:17