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pretravel

pretravel

4.4
Happening before a trip to help you prepare
  • adjective
  • /ˈpriːˌtrævəl/
translation icon : previa al viaje
  • It is important to get a pretravel vaccination before visiting certain countries.

Examples

  • Her doctor recommended a pretravel consultation to discuss health risks abroad.

  • They completed all the pretravel paperwork a week before their flight.

  • Don't forget your pretravel vaccinations!

  • The pretravel arrangements took longer than expected.

  • It is important to get a pretravel vaccination before visiting certain countries.

  • Her doctor recommended a pretravel consultation to discuss health risks abroad.

  • They completed all the pretravel paperwork a week before their flight.

Synonyms

pre-departure
vspretravel
3.9

Happening before someone leaves for a trip

focuses on actions taken to get ready for travel rather than timing
preflight
vspretravel
  • Specialized
4.4

Relating to checks done before a plane takes off

covers preparations for travel in general rather than specific aircraft checks

How Ready

to set sail
25 2.9
to weigh anchor
  • Specialized
3 7.7
pretravel
4.4

Surface Forms

pretravel positive

Morphology

pretravel = travel (transparent) = pre + travel

The adjective is a straightforward prefixal formation meaning 'before travel' or 'related to the period before travel.'

Etymology

Pretravel comes from pre- 'before' and travel, just like in prepare, so as an adjective it describes things done 'before travel' to get ready, such as vaccinations or paperwork.