pre-educational
|pre--ed-u-ca-tion-al|
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/priː-ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃənəl/
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/priː-ˌɛdjuːˈkeɪʃənəl/
before formal education
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-educational' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'educational' which relates to education.
Historical Evolution
The prefix 'pre-' was added to 'educational' to form 'pre-educational', indicating a time before formal education.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'before education', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or occurring before formal education begins.
The pre-educational activities are designed to prepare children for school.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42