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- US Pronunciation
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- [pree-i-mur-juh ns]
- /ˌpri ɪˈmɜr dʒəns/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pree-i-mur-juh ns]
- /ˌpri ɪˈmɜr dʒəns/
Definition of preemergence word
- adjective preemergence occurring or applied before the emergence of a plant from the soil: preemergence herbicide. 1
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Origin of preemergence
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35; pre- + emergence
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Parts of speech for Preemergence
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
preemergence popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
preemergence usage trend in Literature
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