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precycle

pre·cy·cle
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pree-sahy-kuh l]
    • /priˈsaɪ kəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pree-sahy-kuh l]
    • /priˈsaɪ kəl/

Definitions of precycle word

  • verb without object precycle to make purchasing decisions that will ultimately delay, reduce, or eliminate the need to recycle or dispose of waste: One way you can precycle is by buying food in bulk, so there's less packaging to throw away. 1
  • verb with object precycle to make such purchasing decisions for (goods): Precycle your purchases by buying quality products that last longer. 1

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Origin of precycle

First appearance:

before 1985
One of the 1% newest English words
First recorded in 1985-90; pre- + (re)cycle

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Parts of speech for Precycle

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

precycle popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

precycle usage trend in Literature

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