pre-stressed en · ADJ
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 stressed English pre-stressed From pre- + stressed.
Meanings
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Of a structural member, having stress already applied during the manufacturing process in the opposite direction to the stress expected in use.
pre-stressed concrete
- Standing before a stressed syllable.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most pre-stressed | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more pre-stressed | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |