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A prefix denoting priority (of time, place, or rank); as, precede, to go before; precursor, a forerunner; prefix, to fix or place before; preeminent eminent before or above others. Pre- is sometimes used intensively, as …

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  1. A prefix denoting priority (of time, place, or rank); as, precede, to go before; precursor, a forerunner; prefix, to fix or place before; preeminent eminent before or above others. Pre- is sometimes used intensively, as in prepotent, very potent.
  2. A prefix denoting priority (of time, place, or rank); as, precede, to go before; precursor, a forerunner; prefix, to fix or place before; preëminent eminent before or above others. Pre- is sometimes used intensively, as in prepotent, very potent. [Written also præ-.]
  3. A prefix denoting priority (of time, place, or rank); as,precede, to go before; precursor, a forerunner; prefix, to fix orplace before; preëminent eminent before or above others. Pre- issometimes used intensively, as in prepotent, very potent. [Writtenalso præ-.]