pre-closure

clo·sure

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Definitions of pre-closure word

noun pre-closure the act of closing; the state of being closed. 1
noun pre-closure a bringing to an end; conclusion. 1
noun pre-closure something that closes or shuts. 1
noun pre-closure closer1 (def 2). 1
noun pre-closure an architectural screen or parapet, especially one standing free between columns or piers. 1
noun pre-closure Phonetics. an occlusion of the vocal tract as an articulatory feature of a particular speech sound. Compare constriction (def 5). 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Middle French < Latin clausūra. See close, -ure

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% 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".