precritical 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 critical English precritical From pre- + critical.
Meanings
- (not-comparable) Before a critical stage.
- (not-comparable) Prior to the critical philosophy of Immanuel Kant.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pre-critical | alternative | lexicographic |