Word: precritical
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pre
crit
i
cal
Definition: Before a critical stage.
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: critical
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Pertaining to, or indicating, a crisis or turning point.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κριτικός
Language: grc
Decoded: kritikos
Meaning: of or for judging, able to discern