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Exam: IELTS

preoperative

IPA: //ˌpriːˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv//

KK: /priˈɑpərətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the time before a surgical operation.

Example: The doctor explained the preoperative procedures to the patient.

preoperatively

IPA: /ˌpriːˈɒpəreɪtɪvli/

KK: /priˈɑpərətɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a context related to the time before a surgical operation.

Example: The doctor explained the procedure preoperatively to ensure the patient understood what to expect.

preordain

IPA: //ˌpriːɔːrˈdeɪn//

KK: /priːɔːrˈdeɪn/

transitive verb

Definition: To decide or determine something in advance, often in a way that is believed to be inevitable or predetermined.

Example: Many believe that their destinies are preordained and cannot be changed.

preordained

IPA: //ˌpriːɔːrˈdeɪnd//

KK: /priːˈɔːrdeɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Decided or determined beforehand, often in a way that cannot be changed.

Example: Many people believe that their futures are preordained and cannot be altered.

verb

Definition: To decide or determine something in advance, often in a way that seems inevitable or predetermined.

Example: Many believe that their futures are preordained by fate.

preovulatory

IPA: /ˌpriːoʊˈvjuːləˌtɔːri/

KK: /priˈoʊvjuˌlɛtəri/

adjective

Definition: Referring to the time or conditions that happen before the release of an egg from the ovary.

Example: The preovulatory phase is crucial for understanding fertility cycles.

prepackaged

IPA: //priˈpækɪdʒd//

KK: /priˈpækɪdʒd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been packaged before it is sold, often for convenience or quick use.

Example: I bought some prepackaged meals for the trip to save time.

verb

Definition: To prepare something in advance and package it for sale or distribution.

Example: The store sells prepackaged meals that are easy to heat up.

prepacked

IPA: /ˈpriːˌpækt/

KK: /priˈpækt/

adjective

Definition: Describes something that has been packed beforehand, usually for convenience or to save time.

Example: I bought some prepacked meals for the camping trip.

preparation

IPA: /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /prɛpəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of getting ready for something or the things that are done to make something ready.

Example: The preparation for the event took several weeks.

preparatively

IPA: /prɪˈpɛrətɪvli/

KK: /prɪˈpɛrətɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that involves making ready or preparing for something.

Example: The team worked preparatively to ensure everything was in place for the event.

preparator

IPA: //prɪˈpɛrətər//

KK: /prɪˈpɛrətər/

noun

Definition: A person who gets things ready, especially for scientific study or display, like in a museum.

Example: The preparator carefully arranged the fossils for the exhibition.

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