Word: premodern
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pre
mod
ern
Definition: Preceding or predating the modern era
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: modern
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Pertaining to a current or recent time and style; not ancient.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: modo
Language: la
Decoded: modo
Meaning: just now