Word: preinvasion
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pre
in
va
sion
Definition: Before an invasion; the state before an invasion.
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: invade
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To enter by force in order to conquer.
Affix: -sion
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Variant of -tion, most common in words inherited directly from Latin with an accusative singular ending in -sionem.