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preprint

preprint

5.0
About a version of a research paper shared before official publication
  • adjective
  • /ˈpriːˌprɪnt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : preimpreso
  • The conference accepted preprint submissions for early review by the committee.

Examples

  • The researcher uploaded a preprint version of her article to the online repository.

  • Many scientists share their preprint findings to receive feedback before official publication.

  • The preprint article was shared online.

  • Did you read the latest preprint study?

  • The researchers shared their results in a preprint to receive feedback before the official publication.

  • Many scientists use preprint servers to disseminate their findings quickly to the community.

  • The article was made available as a preprint to allow for early peer review and discussion.

Synonyms

prepublication
vspreprint
1 5.6

An early copy of a work or the time before its official release

focuses on versions released prior to formal review
prerelease
vspreprint
4.6

Available to a small group before the official launch

applies specifically to versions made public before formal review

Antonyms

published
3.0

Made available to the public in print or online

How Published

published
3.0
preprint
  • Specialized
5.0
unpublished
16 3.7

Surface Forms

preprint positive

Morphology

preprint = preprint (semi-transparent) = pre + print

If a learner knows the noun 'preprint', the adjective meaning 'relating to a preprint' is straightforward.

Etymology

Preprint as an adjective uses the same parts pre- 'before' and print 'to make a copy', so it describes a version that is made available before formal publication or review.