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preverb

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pre⋅verb

[pree-vurb] Grammar
–noun
1. a element before the root of a verb that combines to form a lexical unit, as post- in postdate.
–adjective
2. noting or pertaining to a preverb.
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pre·verb   (prē'vûrb')   
n.  A prefix or particle preceding the root or stem of a verb, as for- in forget.
pre·verb' adj.
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