Definition

Describing a time or situation that occurs before a period of rapid growth or increase.

Example

The preboom phase of the economy showed signs of potential growth.

Conversation

Have you heard about the preboom phase in the market?

Yeah, I read something about it; it’s interesting how things change before a big surge.

Exactly! It’s like a calm before the storm, right?

Definitely, understanding that preboom period can really help investors.

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Root Explanation

This word originates from the prefix 'pre-' (meaning before) and 'boom' (from the English word meaning a loud, deep sound or a rapid increase). The term 'preboom' refers to a period or event that occurs before a significant increase or loud event.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pre-' meaning before and 'boom' as a loud sound or rapid increase — so 'preboom' describes what happens before that big moment.

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