pre-ceremony

cer·e·mo·ny

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ser-uh-moh-nee]
- /ˈsɛr əˌmoʊ ni/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ser-uh-moh-nee]
- /ˈsɛr əˌmoʊ ni/

Definitions of pre-ceremony word

noun plural pre-ceremony the formal activities conducted on some solemn or important public or state occasion: the coronation ceremony. 1
noun plural pre-ceremony a formal religious or sacred observance; a solemn rite: a marriage ceremony. 1
noun plural pre-ceremony formal observances or gestures collectively; ceremonial observances: The breathless messenger had no time for ceremony. 1
noun plural pre-ceremony any formal act or observance, especially a meaningless one: His low bow was mere ceremony. 1
noun plural pre-ceremony a gesture or act of politeness or civility: the ceremony of a handshake. 1
noun plural pre-ceremony strict adherence to conventional forms; formality: to leave a room without ceremony. 1

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Origin of pre-ceremony

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English ceremonie < Medieval Latin cēremōnia, Latin caerimōnia sacred rite; replacing Middle English cerymonye < Middle French cerimonie < Latin, as above

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Parts of speech for Pre-ceremony

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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pre-ceremony popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".