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preconference

preconference

5.3
Happening before a conference to help prepare for the main event
  • adjective
  • /ˌpriːˈkɒn.fə.rəns/
translation icon : preconferencia
  • A preconference workshop introduced the main topics to new attendees.

Examples

  • All participants received preconference materials to help them prepare for the sessions.

  • The organizers held a preconference meeting to finalize the schedule.

  • The preconference meeting was very productive.

  • We discussed the agenda during the preconference call.

  • The organizers held a preconference meeting to finalize the schedule.

  • All participants received preconference materials to help them prepare for the sessions.

  • A preconference workshop introduced the main topics to new attendees.

Synonyms

preopening
vspreconference
4.4

Happening before an official opening, for example of a shop

is specific to preparing for a meeting rather than before an official start
preshow
vspreconference
4.1

Happening just before a main event to prepare the audience

is used for earlier preparation before a meeting rather than an immediate lead up

How Preparatory

rehearsal
296 3.0
preconference
5.3
workshop
175 3.3
briefing
368 3.7

Surface Forms

preconference positive

Morphology

preconference = conference (transparent) = pre + conference

The adjective is a straightforward use of 'pre-' plus 'conference' meaning occurring before the conference.

Etymology

Preconference starts with pre- meaning 'before' and ends with conference meaning 'a meeting', so used as an adjective it describes something 'happening before a conference' and often means a 'warm-up' activity to get ready for the main event.