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preindicate

American

[pree-in-di-keyt] / priˈɪn dɪˌkeɪt /

verb (used with object)

preindicated, preindicating

to indicate in advance; presage.

The early thaw preindicated an avalanche.

Other Word Forms

preindication noun

Etymology

Origin of preindicate

First recorded in 1795–1805; pre- + indicate

Example Sentences

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They seem to preindicate the hold of the life force on the material, and always appear when that force is broken.

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