precompose

[ pree-kuhm-pohz ]

verb (used with object)

, pre·com·posed, pre·com·pos·ing.

1. to compose beforehand:

   to precompose a reply to a possible question.

Word History and Origins

Origin of precompose¹

First recorded in 1640–50; pre- + compose

Example Sentences

Precompose, prē-kom-pōz′, v.t. to compose beforehand.

From Project Gutenberg

Such was his flow of thoughts, and such his promptitude of language, that in the latter part of his life he did not precompose his cursory sermons, but having adjusted the heads, and sketched out some particulars, trusted for success to his extemporary powers.

From Project Gutenberg

Such was his flow of thoughts, and such his promptitude of language, that in the latter part of his life he did not precompose his cursory sermons; but having adjusted the heads, and sketched out some particulars, trusted for success to his extemporary powers.

From Project Gutenberg

Such was his flow of thoughts, and such his promptitude of language, that in the latter part of his life he did not precompose his cursory sermons, but, having adjusted the heads and sketched out some particulars, trusted for success to his extemporary powers.

From Project Gutenberg