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