Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

preinjurious

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: prein-ju-ri-ous
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Prior to injury.

Example Sentences

"Adequately restoring a patient to a preinjurious state of form and function can at times be vexing, even for the experienced surgeon."

Etymology

From pre- + injurious.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: pre

Questions

What does preinjurious mean?: Prior to injury.
Where does preinjurious come from?: From pre- + injurious.

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