Definition

Describing a state or condition that occurs before a vehicle collision.

Example

The precrash data was analyzed to improve safety features in cars.

Conversation

Did you see that video of the car accident?

Yeah, it was shocking how close the precrash moments were captured.

I know! It's interesting to see what happens right before it occurs.

Definitely, it makes you think about driving safety.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Precrash → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "crash" (from Old English *cracian*, meaning to break or fall). The word "precrash" refers to the state or events occurring before a crash happens.

Memory Tip

Think of 'before' ('pre-') something 'breaking' ('crash') — that's why precrash means the time before a crash occurs.

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