preinitial

noun, adj — 2 senses

preinitial

noun

Etymology From pre- + initial.

1

Human sciences, Linguistics, Phonetics, Phonology, Sciences The part of a syllable that precedes the initial.

preinitial

adj

Etymology From pre- + initial.

1

Human sciences, Linguistics, Phonetics, Phonology, Sciences Preceding the initial.

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