Word: preacute
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pre
a
cute
Definition: Prior to the acute phase.
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: acute
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of an abnormal condition of recent or sudden onset, in contrast to delayed onset; this sense does not imply severity, unlike the common usage.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: acūta
Language: la
Decoded: acuta
PoS: Participle
Meaning: subtle