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- US Pronunciation
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- [pree-lahy-bey-shuh n]
- /ˌpri laɪˈbeɪ ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pree-lahy-bey-shuh n]
- /ˌpri laɪˈbeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of prelibation word
- noun prelibation a foretaste. 1
- noun prelibation an advance taste or sample; foretaste 0
- noun prelibation a tasting beforehand; foretaste 0
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Origin of prelibation
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Late Latin praelībātiōn- (stem of praelībātiō) a foretaste, anticipation, equivalent to praelībāt(us) (past participle of praelībāre to taste beforehand) + -iōn- -ion. See pre-, libation
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Parts of speech for Prelibation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
prelibation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% 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.
prelibation usage trend in Literature
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