Synonyms

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

Derived 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.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 362, December 9, 1882 by Various

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