Word: prepetition
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pre
pe
ti
tion
Definition: Of a claim, event, or condition existing prior to a bankruptcy petition.
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: petition
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A formal written request for judicial action.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: petitio
Language: la
Decoded: petitio
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a request, petition, beseeching