pre-, prae-
(Latin: before [both in time and place])
The prefix prae- can actually be substituted for pre- because both of them are different spellings for the same prefix meaning "before".
preventable
prevention
1. An action or actions taken to stop someone from doing something or to prevent something from taking place.
2. An action or measure that makes it impossible or very difficult for someone to do a certain thing, or for something to happen.
preview
previous
previously
previse
1. To foresee or to forewarn.
2. Etymology: from Latin praevisus, past participle of praevidere, "to foresee"; from
pre-, "before" + videre, "to see".
prevue
revisitation
unprecedented
Having no earlier parallel or equivalent.
Related before-word units:
ante-;
antero-;
anti-;
pro-.
Related "time" units:
aevum, evum;
archaeo-, archeo-;
Calendars;
chrono-;
horo-;
Quotes: Time;
tempo-.
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