Word: pretest
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pre
test
Definition: A preliminary test, given in advance of instruction or evaluation.
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: test
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An examination, given often during the academic term.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: testum
Language: la
Decoded: testum
Meaning: the lid of an earthen vessel, an earthen vessel, an earthen pot