Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

preload

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.41 in modern English

Syllables: preload
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To load in advance (used especially in reference to software installed on a computer prior to sale).

Transitive verb

verb

To drink (cheaper) alcohol at home before going out socially.

British usage; Intransitive verb; Slang

noun

The end diastolic pressure that stretches the right or left ventricle of the heart to its greatest geometric dimensions under variable physiologic demand.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The internal application of stress to certain mechanical systems.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"My computer came preloaded with wordprocessor software."
"That nightclub is so expensive. Let's preload at your flat."
"The preload itself should be tightened gradually. Many older threadless headsets suspend their preload bolts within soft plastic caps; they sink right through easily enough."

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *préh₂i? Proto-Italic *prai Proto-Italic *prai- Latin prae-lbor. Middle English pre- English pre- English load English preload From pre- + load.

Usage

Inflected Forms

preloads (present, singular) preloading (participle, present) preloaded (participle, past) preloaded (past) preloads (plural)

Derived Forms

preloadable preloader

Frequently Paired Words

afterload foreload

Synonyms

foreload preinstall pregame pre-drink

Questions

What does preload mean?: To load in advance (used especially in reference to software installed on a computer prior to sale).
Where does preload come from?: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *préh₂i? Proto-Italic *prai Proto-Italic *prai- Latin prae-lbor. Middle English pre- English pre- English load English preload From pre- + load.

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