Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

preset

/ˈpɹiːsɛt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.94 in modern English

Syllables: pre-set
IPA: /ˈpɹiːsɛt/

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Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Set in advance, especially as a default.

adj

The preset settings are fine for most users.

verb

To set something in advance.

Transitive verb

noun

A setting that is set in advance.

noun

A kind of variable resistor designed to have its resistance stay at the value set when building the circuit.

Example Sentences

"I preset it the right way, so don't change any settings."
"I thought I liked the default settings, but it turned out that it's your presets I prefer."
"To save these settings as a preset, click the Add button in the lower-left corner of the dialog and give the preset a name."

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 set English preset From pre- + set.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈpɹiːsɛt/
British English: /ˈpɹiːsɛt/

Usage

Transitive verb

Inflected Forms

presets (present, singular) presetting (participle, present) presets (plural)

Derived Forms

presettable presetter

Synonyms

PR predetermined

Rhymes With

get let set yet met forget bet net debt et upset threat

Questions

How do you pronounce preset?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɹiːsɛt/.
What does preset mean?: Set in advance, especially as a default.
Where does preset 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 set English preset From pre- + set.

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