Word: preapply
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: pre
ap
ply
Definition: To apply in advance.
Morphemes:
Affix: pre-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Before; physically in front of; anterior.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: before; in front
Affix: apply
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To to address; to refer; generally used reflexively.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ad
Language: la
Decoded: ad
PoS: Preposition
Meaning: for, to, toward
Affix: plicō
Language: la
Decoded: plico
Meaning: fold, twist together