单词 | presignification |
释义 | presignification/ˌpriːsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/Now rare noun The action of signifying something in advance; an indication or sign of what is to come. OriginLate 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Twyne (1543–1613), physician. From post-classical Latin praesignification-, praesignificatio action of signifying in advance, indication of the future from classical Latin praesignificāt-, past participial stem of praesignificāre + -iō. In later use partly also from pre- + signification. |
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