preindicate

pre·in·di·cate

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pree-in-di-keyt]
- /priˈɪn dɪˌkeɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pree-in-di-keyt]
- /priˈɪn dɪˌkeɪt/

Definition of preindicate word

verb with object preindicate to indicate in advance; presage: The early thaw preindicated an avalanche. 0

Just one definition for preindicate

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Origin of preindicate

First appearance:

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1795-1805; pre- + indicate

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Parts of speech for Preindicate

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Preindicate

preindicate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% 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.

Synonyms for preindicate

verb preindicate

ballyhooed — a clamorous and vigorous attempt to win customers or advance any cause; blatant advertising or publicity.
forerun — to run in front of; come before; precede.
foreshow — to show beforehand.
foretoken — a sign of a future event; omen; forewarning.
herald — (formerly) a royal or official messenger, especially one representing a monarch in an ambassadorial capacity during wartime.

noun preindicate

foreshadowing — to show or indicate beforehand; prefigure: Political upheavals foreshadowed war.

All 11 Synonyms of preindicate