preproduction en · NOUN
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- Proto-Indo-European *per-der.? Proto-Indo-European *per-der.? Proto-Indo-European *pér Proto-Indo-European *-o Proto-Indo-European *pró Proto-Indo-European *pro- Proto-Italic *pro- Latin prō- Proto-Indo-European *dewk- Proto-Indo-European *déwkti Proto-Italic *doukō Latin dūcō Latin prōdūcō Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin prōductiōder. Old French productionbor. Middle English produccioun English production English preproduction From pre- + production.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) All the preliminary arrangements that are made before the start of a project, especially before the filming of a movie.
- (uncountable, usually) The production of a material or substance before it is needed, in anticipation of future requirements.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| preproductions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (4)
es preproducción (arrangements before beginning) · it preproduzione (arrangements before beginning) · ka პრეპროდუქცია (arrangements before beginning) · ka პრეწარმოება (arrangements before beginning)