IPA: /ˌpriːkənˈsiːvd/
KK: /priˈkɒnˌsiːvd/
Definition: Formed or thought of before a particular time, often without considering new information or experiences.
Example: She had preconceived notions about the city before she visited it.
Definition: To form an idea or opinion about something before having all the information or experience.
IPA: /ˌpriː.kənˈsɛp.ʃən/
KK: /priːkənˈsɛpʃən/
Definition: A belief or opinion that someone has before they have enough information or experience to make a fair judgment, often leading to bias.
Example: Her preconception about the city changed after she visited it for the first time.
IPA: /ˌpriːˈkɒndɪʃən/
KK: /priːˈkɒndɪʃən/
Definition: A requirement that must be met before something can happen or be accepted.
Example: Having a valid passport is a precondition for traveling internationally.
Definition: To prepare or set the necessary conditions for something to happen in the future.
Example: The teacher preconditions the students for the exam by reviewing all the important topics.
IPA: /ˌpriːˈkɒnʃəs/
KK: /priˈkɒnʃəs/
Definition: Referring to thoughts or memories that are not currently in awareness but can be easily accessed or remembered.
Example: The therapist explored her preconscious thoughts to help her understand her feelings better.
Definition: A part of the mind that contains thoughts and feelings that are not currently in awareness but can be easily brought to consciousness.
Example: The therapist helped the patient explore their preconscious thoughts to understand their behavior better.
IPA: /ˌpriː.kənˈsɒn.əlt/
KK: /prɪˌkɒnsəˈnætl/
Definition: Referring to a position that comes right before a consonant sound in speech or writing.
Example: In the word 'sand', the letter 's' is in a preconsonantal position before the 'a'.
IPA: /ˈpriːkʊk/
KK: /priˈkuk/
Definition: To cook food partially or completely before it is needed for a meal.
Example: I like to precook the chicken so it’s ready for the stir-fry later.
IPA: /ˌpriːˈkʊkt/
KK: /priˈkukd/
Definition: Describing food that has been cooked before being packaged or sold, so it can be quickly reheated or served.
Example: I bought some precooked chicken to save time on dinner preparation.
Definition: To cook food partially or fully before it is needed for a meal.
Example: The chef precooked the chicken to save time during the dinner rush.
IPA: /ˌpriː.kɒp.jʊˈleɪ.tər.i/
KK: /priˈkɒpjʊlətəri/
Definition: Happening before mating or sexual intercourse.
Example: The researchers studied the precopulatory behaviors of various animal species.
IPA: /prɪˈkɜːsər/
KK: /priˈkɜrsər/
Definition: A person or thing that comes before another and signals or suggests what is to follow.
Example: The new technology was a precursor to the modern smartphone.
IPA: /prɪˈdeɪʃəs/
KK: /prɪˈdeɪʃəs/
Definition: Describing animals that hunt and eat other animals for food.
Example: The predacious bird swooped down to catch its meal.
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