Definition

Divided into specific amounts before use.

Example

The chef used preportioned ingredients to save time during meal preparation.

Conversation

Have you tried those new snacks that come preportioned?

Yeah, they’re really convenient for when I’m on the go.

I love that I don’t have to worry about measuring anything.

Exactly! It makes snacking so much easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Preportioned → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "portion" (from Latin "portio", meaning a part or share) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating past action or condition). The word "preportioned" means something that has been divided into portions beforehand.

Memory Tip

Think of something that has been divided into parts "before" ('pre-') it is used, which is what preportioned means.

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