- pre|lu´sive|ly
- pre|lu|sive «prih LOO sihv», adjective.serving as a prelude; preliminary; introductory.–pre|lu´sive|ly, adverb.
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pre|clu´sive|ly — pre|clu|sive «prih KLOO sihv», adjective. tending or serving to preclude. ╂[< Latin praeclūsus, past participle of praeclūdere + English ive] –pre|clu´sive|ly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
pre|clu|sive — «prih KLOO sihv», adjective. tending or serving to preclude. ╂[< Latin praeclūsus, past participle of praeclūdere + English ive] –pre|clu´sive|ly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
pre|lu|sive — «prih LOO sihv», adjective. serving as a prelude; preliminary; introductory. –pre|lu´sive|ly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
pre|cur|sive — «prih KUR sihv», adjective. = precursory. (Cf. ↑precursory) … Useful english dictionary
pre|hen|sive — «pree HEHN sihv», adjective. 1. seizing or laying hold of. 2. Figurative. apprehending: »a prehensive mind … Useful english dictionary
ap´pre|hen´sive|ness — ap|pre|hen|sive «AP rih HEHN sihv», adjective. 1. feeling alarm; afraid, anxious, or worried: »The captain felt apprehensive for the safety of his passengers during the storm at sea. 2. quick to understand; able to learn. 3. perceptive (of).… … Useful english dictionary
ap´pre|hen´sive|ly — ap|pre|hen|sive «AP rih HEHN sihv», adjective. 1. feeling alarm; afraid, anxious, or worried: »The captain felt apprehensive for the safety of his passengers during the storm at sea. 2. quick to understand; able to learn. 3. perceptive (of).… … Useful english dictionary
ap|pre|hen|sive — «AP rih HEHN sihv», adjective. 1. feeling alarm; afraid, anxious, or worried: »The captain felt apprehensive for the safety of his passengers during the storm at sea. 2. quick to understand; able to learn. 3. perceptive (of). –ap´pre|hen´sive|ly … Useful english dictionary
com´pre|hen´sive|ness — com|pre|hen|sive «KOM prih HEHN sihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. including much; of large scope or extent: »The month s schoolwork ended with a comprehensive review. SYNONYM(S): inclusive. 2. able to understand many things fully; comprehending:… … Useful english dictionary
com´pre|hen´sive|ly — com|pre|hen|sive «KOM prih HEHN sihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. including much; of large scope or extent: »The month s schoolwork ended with a comprehensive review. SYNONYM(S): inclusive. 2. able to understand many things fully; comprehending:… … Useful english dictionary
