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3. pre-Socratic

adjective. before the time of Socrates.

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9. preemptive

adjective. ['priːˈɛmptɪv'] designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence.

Etymology

  • preemptive (English)
  • -ive (English)
  • -if (Anglo-Norman)
  • preempt (English)
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