Word: preclearance
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pre
clear
ance
Definition: A procedure to arrange for clearing customs or immigration in advance.
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: clear
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To obtain a clearance.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: clarus
Language: la
Decoded: clarus
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: upstanding, respected
Affix: -ance
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to a verb to form a noun indicating a process or action.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -antia
Language: la
Decoded: -antia
Meaning: -antia