Word: prefetch
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pre
fetch
Definition: The operation of loading data or instructions in anticipation of their need.
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: fetch
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An act of fetching data.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: fecchen
Language: enm
Decoded: fecchen
Meaning: to get and bring back, fetch; to come for, get and take away; to steal; to carry away to kill; to search for; to obtain, procure