precondition, preplanning, prerecorded
- precondition, preplanning, prerecorded
, etc.
Almost always redundant. "A lot of headaches can be avoided with a little careful preplanning" (Chicago Tribune). All planning must be done in advance. Pre- adds nothing to its meaning and should be deleted, as it should have been in these examples: "There are, however, three preconditions to be met before negotiations can begin" (Guardian)] "The company's music performance reflected both the volatility and opportunities for growth in the worldwide market for prerecorded music" (advertisement in The Economist).
Dictionary of troublesome word.
Bill Bryson.
2013.
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precondition, preplanning, prerecorded — , etc. Almost always redundant. A lot of headaches can be avoided with a little careful preplanning (Chicago Tribune). All planning must be done in advance. Pre adds nothing to its meaning and should be deleted, as it should have been in… … Dictionary of troublesome word
precondition, preplanning, prerecorded — , etc. Almost always redundant. A lot of headaches can be avoided with a little careful preplanning (Chicago Tribune). All planning must be done in advance. Pre adds nothing to its meaning and should be deleted, as it should have been in… … Dictionary of troublesome word
precondition — , preplanning, prerecorded, etc. Almost always redundant: A lot of headaches can be avoided with a little careful preplanning (Chicago Tribune). All planning must be done in advance. Preadds nothing to its meaning and should be deleted, as it… … Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors
