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preprinted

preprinted

3.4
A paper or form that has words and images already on it before you use it
  • adjective
  • /priːˈprɪntɪd/
translation icon : preimpreso
  • She filled out her information on a preprinted application form.

Examples

  • The preprinted forms were ready for distribution.

  • Please use the preprinted labels to address all outgoing packages.

  • The contract comes with preprinted terms that cannot be changed.

  • Can you hand me the preprinted documents?

  • She filled out her information on a preprinted application form.

  • The contract comes with preprinted terms that cannot be changed.

  • Please use the preprinted labels to address all outgoing packages.

Antonyms

blank
103 1.7

An empty space between words or lines in writing

Surface Forms

preprinted positive

Morphology

preprinted = preprint (transparent) = pre + print + ed

The adjective is a regular participial form of 'preprint' meaning 'printed beforehand'.

Etymology

The word preprinted comes from the parts pre- meaning 'before' and print meaning 'to put words on paper', the same print you see in printer. So a preprinted form is one that was 'printed before' you fill it in or use it.