preemptory

pre·empt

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pree-empt]
- /priˈɛmpt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pree-empt]
- /priˈɛmpt/

Definitions of preemptory word

verb with object preemptory to occupy (land) in order to establish a prior right to buy. 1
verb with object preemptory to acquire or appropriate before someone else; take for oneself; arrogate: a political issue preempted by the opposition party. 1
verb with object preemptory to take the place of because of priorities, reconsideration, rescheduling, etc.; supplant: The special newscast preempted the usual television program. 1
verb without object preemptory Bridge. to make a preemptive bid. 1
verb without object preemptory to forestall or prevent (something anticipated) by acting first; preclude; head off: an effort to preempt inflation. 1
noun preemptory Bridge. a preemptive bid. 1

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Origin of preemptory

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50, Americanism; back formation from preemption

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Parts of speech for Preemptory

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Preemptory

preemptory popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 68% 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.

preemptory usage trend in Literature

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