Word: precontact
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pre
con
tact
Definition: Describing a period before contact was established (especially with an indigenous people)
Morphemes:
Affix: pre-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Before; earlier in time.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: before; in front
Affix: contact
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To establish communication with something or someone
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contactus
Language: la
Decoded: contactus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The act of touching; contact, touch.