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premortem Meaning & Definition

What Does Premortem Mean?

Premortem is used as an adjective meaning Before death. As an adverb, it means Before death. As a noun, it means An analysis of potential failure before it happens.

Premortem Definition (Adjective)

  1. Before death.

Premortem as an Adverb

  1. Before death.

Premortem as a Noun

  1. An analysis of potential failure before it happens.

Synonyms of Premortem

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Word Forms & Grammar

premortem (not comparable)

premortem (plural premortems)

Origin of Premortem

From pre- (“before”) +‎ Latin mortem (accusative singular of mors (“death”)), after post mortem.[1]

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