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Exam: IELTS

preeminence

IPA: /priˈɛmɪnəns/

KK: /priˈɛmɪnəns/

noun

Definition: The state of being more important or better than others; having a leading position or influence.

Example: Her preeminence in the field of science is recognized worldwide.

preeminent

IPA: /priˈɛmɪnənt/

KK: /priˈɛmɪnənt/

adjective

Definition: Better or more important than all others; outstanding in quality or achievement.

Example: She is a preeminent scientist in her field, known for her groundbreaking research.

preeminently

IPA: /priˈɛmɪnəntli/

KK: /priˈɛmɪnəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is superior to all others; outstandingly or exceptionally.

Example: She is preeminently qualified for the position due to her extensive experience.

preempt

IPA: /priˈɛmpt/

KK: /priˈɛmpt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take action in order to prevent something from happening or to gain an advantage before others do.

Example: She decided to preempt the discussion by sharing her ideas first.

transitive verb

Definition: To take action in order to prevent something from happening or to take the place of something else before it occurs.

Example: The government decided to preempt the crisis by implementing new policies.

preemptive

IPA: /priˈɛmp.tɪv/

KK: /priˈɛmptɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing actions taken to prevent something from happening, especially before it becomes a problem or threat.

Example: The government made a preemptive decision to increase security measures before the event.

preemptively

IPA: /priˈɛmptɪvli/

KK: /priˈɛmptɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that prevents something from happening by taking action beforehand.

Example: The company acted preemptively to avoid potential problems with the new software.

preestablish

IPA: //priːˈɛstəb.lɪʃ//

KK: /priːˈɛstəbliʃ/

transitive verb

Definition: To set something up or arrange it in advance before it happens.

Example: The committee decided to preestablish the rules for the event before the participants arrived.

preexist

IPA: /ˌpriːˈɪzɪst/

KK: /priˈɪzɪst/

intransitive verb

Definition: To exist before something else or prior to a certain time.

Example: Many cultures believe that certain ideas can preexist in the minds of people before they are expressed.

transitive verb

Definition: To exist or occur before something else in time.

Example: Dinosaurs preexisted humans.

preexistence

IPA: /ˌpriːɪˈzɪstəns/

KK: /priˈɛzɪstəns/

noun

Definition: The state of having existed before the present time or before something else.

Example: Many philosophical discussions revolve around the concept of preexistence and what it means for the soul.

preexisting

IPA: /priˈɛzɪstɪŋ/

KK: /priˈɛksɪstɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that was already in place or present before a certain time or event.

Example: The preexisting conditions made it difficult for the doctors to find a suitable treatment.

verb

Definition: To exist before a certain time or event.

Example: The preexisting conditions made it difficult for the doctors to treat the patient effectively.

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