preform
Americanverb (used with object)
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to form beforehand.
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to determine or decide beforehand.
to preform an opinion.
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to shape or fashion beforehand.
to preform a mold.
noun
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any of various uncompleted objects of manufacture after preliminary shaping.
Usage
What does preform mean? As a verb, preform means to make or form something before something else happens, or during a preliminary stage. As a noun, a preform is an object in its initial form, before it is completed with additional work.When used as a verb, preform can refer to forming an abstract thing, such as an idea or opinion, or a tangible thing, such as a sculpture, piece of clothing, or other manufactured item. When used as a noun, preform typically refers to a physical object (like that sculpture or piece of clothing) that is intended to be finished with additional crafting. It is sometimes hyphenated as pre-form.Example: Don’t preform an opinion about Grace before you even meet her.
Other Word Forms
- nonpreformed adjective
Etymology
Origin of preform
From the Latin word praefōrmāre, dating back to 1595–1605. See pre-, form
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