prepackaging
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌpriːˈpækɪdʒɪŋ/
KK: /priˈpækɪdʒɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The process of packaging items before they are sold, often to ensure they are ready for distribution or sale.
Example
The prepackaging of the products helped to speed up the shipping process.
Conversation
Have you seen the new snacks they offer at the store?
Yeah, I did! I noticed they focus a lot on prepackaging for freshness.
It definitely makes it easier to grab something quick.
For sure! I love how convenient it is.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
packaging
wrapping
container
Antonyms
unpacking
exposure
disclosure
verb
Definition
To package something in advance, usually for convenience or to prepare it for sale.
Example
The company is prepackaging meals to make them easier for customers to buy.
Tense Forms
Past: prepackaged
Past Participle: prepackaged
Conversation
I heard they are prepackaging meals for the new diet plan.
That sounds convenient! I love ready-to-eat options.
Yeah, it saves so much time in the kitchen.
Root Explanation
Prepackaging → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "package" (from Old French *pacage*, meaning a bundle or package) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process). The word "prepackaging" refers to the process of packaging something before it is needed or before it is sold.
Memory Tip
Think of doing something 'before' ('pre-') putting it into a 'package' — that's what prepackaging means.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.