Definition

Relating to actions or preparations that occur before a performance takes place.

Example

The preperformance meeting helped the team finalize their plans.

Conversation

Are you ready for the show tonight?

Yeah, I just finished my preperformance routine.

Nice! What do you usually do to prepare?

I like to warm up my voice and relax a bit before going on stage.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Preperformance → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "performance" (from Latin "performare", meaning to carry out or accomplish). The word refers to something that occurs before a performance or execution of a task.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pre-' meaning before, and 'performance' meaning to carry out a task. This helps you remember that 'preperformance' refers to activities that happen before the main event.

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