Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwol-uh-fahy]
- /ˈkwɒl əˌfaɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kwol-uh-fahy]
- /ˈkwɒl əˌfaɪ/
Definitions of prequalify word
- verb with object prequalify to provide with proper or necessary skills, knowledge, credentials, etc.; make competent: to qualify oneself for a job. 1
- verb with object prequalify to modify or limit in some way; make less strong or positive: to qualify an endorsement. 1
- verb with object prequalify Grammar. to modify. 1
- verb with object prequalify to make less violent, severe, or unpleasant; moderate; mitigate. 1
- verb with object prequalify to attribute some quality or qualities to; characterize, call, or name: She cannot qualify his attitude as either rational or irrational. 1
- verb with object prequalify to modify or alter the flavor or strength of: He qualified his coffee with a few drops of brandy. 1
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Origin of prequalify
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Medieval Latin quālificāre, equivalent to Latin quāl(is) of what sort + -ificāre -ify
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Parts of speech for Prequalify
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
prequalify popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
prequalify usage trend in Literature
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