Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

preclear

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
pre-clear
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To clear in advance.

Transitive verb

noun

One who has not yet reached a "clear" state (in which they are free from engrams).

Etymology

From pre- + clear.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

preclears (present, singular) preclearing (participle, present) precleared (participle, past) precleared (past) preclears (plural)

Rhymes With

here year we're near clear hear career fear wear appear dear beer

Questions

What does preclear mean?
To clear in advance.
Where does preclear come from?
From pre- + clear.

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