Word: predate
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pre
date
Definition: A publication, such as a newspaper or magazine, that is issued with a printed date later than the date of issue.
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: date
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The addition to a writing, inscription, coin, etc., which specifies the time (especially the day, month, and year) when the writing or inscription was given, executed, or made.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: datus
Language: la
Decoded: datus
Meaning: given