Definition

A plan or agreement that is made in advance before something happens.

Example

The prearrangement of the event helped everything go smoothly on the day.

Conversation

Did you hear about the party this weekend?

Yeah, I heard there was a prearrangement for the food and drinks.

That sounds great! Who's in charge of the prearrangement?

I think Sarah is handling everything, so it should be fun!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Prearrangement → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "arrangement" (from Old French *arangement*, meaning the act of arranging). The word "prearrangement" means the act of arranging something beforehand.

Memory Tip

Think of doing something 'before' ('pre-') it is 'arranged' — that's why prearrangement means to set things up in advance.

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