preaction

ac·tion

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ak-shuh n]
- /ˈæk ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ak-shuh n]
- /ˈæk ʃən/

Definitions of preaction word

noun preaction the process or state of acting or of being active: The machine is not in action now. 1
noun preaction something done or performed; act; deed. 1
noun preaction an act that one consciously wills and that may be characterized by physical or mental activity: a crisis that demands action instead of debate; hoping for constructive action by the landlord. 1
noun preaction actions, habitual or usual acts; conduct: He is responsible for his actions. 1
noun preaction energetic activity: a man of action. 1
noun preaction an exertion of power or force: the action of wind upon a ship's sails. 1

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Origin of preaction

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; < Latin āctiōn- (stem of āctiō), equivalent to āct(us) (past participle; see act) + -iōn- -ion; replacing Middle English accioun < Anglo-French < Latin

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Parts of speech for Preaction

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Preaction

preaction popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

preaction usage trend in Literature

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