Word: preobtain
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: pre
ob
tain
Definition: To obtain beforehand.
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: obtain
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ob-
Language: la
Decoded: ob-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: towards; against
Affix: tenere
Language: la
Decoded: tenere
PoS: Verb
Meaning: to reach, attain; gain, acquire, obtain