Pronunciation : Pre-.
Etymology : [L. prae, adv. & prep., before, akin to pro, and to E. for, prep.: cf. F. pr?-. See Pro-, and cf. Prior.]
Definition : Defn: A prefix denoting priority (of time, place, or rank); as, precede, to go before; precursor, a forerunner; prefix, to fix or place before; pre?minent eminent before or above others. Pre- is sometimes used intensively, as in prepotent, very potent. [Written also pr?-.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913