pre-genre

noun

A relatively abstract form of genre, such as "narrative", that is not tied to specific cultural practices.

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Meanings

nounpre-genre (plural pre-genres)

plural pre-genres · alternative pregenre

  1. discourse analysisA relatively abstract form of genre, such as "narrative", that is not tied to specific cultural practices.

Origin

From pre- + genre.

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APA

pre-genre. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pre-genre

MLA

“pre-genre.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pre-genre. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “pre-genre,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pre-genre.

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