precontemporary

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adjective

Earlier than contemporary.

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Meanings

adjectiveprecontemporary (not comparable)
  1. not comparableEarlier than contemporary.

Origin

From pre- + contemporary.

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Cite this entry
APA

precontemporary. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/precontemporary

MLA

“precontemporary.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/precontemporary. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “precontemporary,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/precontemporary.

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