prerecorded
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˌpriːrɪˈkɔːrd/
KK: /priˈrɪkɔrd/
adjective
Definition
Something that has been recorded before it is played or shown.
Example
The show featured prerecorded segments to ensure everything went smoothly.
Conversation
Did you see the prerecorded show last night?
Yeah, I thought it was really well done!
I liked how they included so many behind-the-scenes clips in the prerecorded segments.
Absolutely! It made the whole experience feel more personal.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
preloaded
archived
fixed
Antonyms
live
spontaneous
unrecorded
verb
Definition
To record something in advance, usually for later playback or broadcast.
Example
The show was prerecording its episodes to ensure high quality.
Tense Forms
Past: prerecorded
Past Participle: prerecorded
Conversation
Did you hear the podcast episode they prerecorded last week?
Yeah, I loved it! It was so interesting.
I wonder how many episodes they’ve prerecorded so far.
Root Explanation
Prerecorded → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "record" (from Latin "recordari", meaning to remember or to recall) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action). The word "prerecorded" means something that has been recorded beforehand.
Memory Tip
Think of something that has been 'recorded' ('record') 'before' ('pre-') — that's why prerecord means to record something in advance.
Visually Confused Words
prescored