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preorder Meaning & Definition

/pɹiːˈɔːdə/

What Does Preorder Mean?

Preorder is a verb that means To order (goods or services) in advance, before they are available. It can also mean To sort or arrange beforehand. As a noun, it means An order for goods or services placed in advance. As an adjective, it means Such that, recursively, the root is visited before the left and right subtrees.

Preorder at a Glance

Part of speechverb, noun, adjective
Pronunciation//pɹiːˈɔːdə//
Syllables1
Synonymsquasiorder
Pluralpreorders
Verb formspreorders, preordering, preordered

Preorder Definition (Verb)

  1. To order (goods or services) in advance, before they are available.

    Preorder now at website.com!

  2. To sort or arrange beforehand.

Preorder as a Noun

  1. An order for goods or services placed in advance.

    available for preorder

  2. A binary relation that is reflexive and transitive.

    The relation of logical implication over sentences is an example of a preorder.

Preorder as an Adjective

  1. Such that, recursively, the root is visited before the left and right subtrees.

Synonyms of Preorder

Preorder synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Preorder

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Preorder in a Sentence

Preorder now at website.com!

available for preorder

Head over to website.com and get your preorder in.

The relation of logical implication over sentences is an example of a preorder.

Word Forms & Grammar

preorder (third-person singular simple present preorders, present participle preordering, simple past and past participle preordered)

preorder (plural preorders)

preorder (not comparable)

Words That Rhyme With Preorder

Origin of Preorder

From pre- + order.

Pronouncing Preorder

Preorder is pronounced //pɹiːˈɔːdə// and has 1 syllable.

Frequently Asked Questions About Preorder

Is preorder a verb or a noun?

Preorder is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun and an adjective.

What is another word for preorder?

You can replace preorder with words such as quasiorder. See the full list of preorder synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of preorder?

The plural of preorder is preorders.

What is the past tense of preorder?

The past tense of preorder is preordered. The present participle is preordering.

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