Definition

Related to teaching or training that prepares someone for a job or vocational school.

Example

The school offers prevocational courses to help students gain skills for their future careers.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new prevocational classes starting next semester?

Yeah, I think they’re designed to help students prepare for vocational school.

Exactly! I think it’s a great opportunity for anyone looking to get hands-on experience.

For sure, it could really help them decide what they want to do in the future.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Prevocational → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "vocational" (from Latin "vocatio", meaning a calling or vocation). The word "prevocational" refers to activities or training that occur before entering a specific vocation or career.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pre-' meaning before and 'vocational' relating to a job or calling — so prevocational refers to what comes before a specific career.

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