Word: preroll
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pre
roll
Definition: A period of time during which the camera rolls but before the action begins.
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: roll
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To have a rolling aspect.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: rota
Language: la
Decoded: rota
Meaning: wheel
Affix: -ulus
Language: la
Decoded: -ulus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form a diminutive of a noun, indicating small size or youth.