anteprandial en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂ent- Proto-Indo-European *-s Proto-Indo-European *h₂énts Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *h₂énti Proto-Italic *anti Latin ante Classical Latin ante-lbor. English ante- English prandial English anteprandial From ante- + prandial.
Meanings
- Before a meal, especially before dinner.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most anteprandial | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more anteprandial | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |