PRECOMPOSE Definition & Meaning

precompose

[ pree-kuhm-pohz ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

precomposed, precomposing.

to compose beforehand:
to precompose a reply to a possible question.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of precompose¹

First recorded in 1640–50; pre- + compose

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Precompose, prē-kom-pōz′, v.t. to compose beforehand.

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Such was his flow of thoughts, and such his promptitude of language, that in the latter part of his life he did not precompose his cursory sermons, but having adjusted the heads, and sketched out some particulars, trusted for success to his extemporary powers.

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Such was his flow of thoughts, and such his promptitude of language, that in the latter part of his life he did not precompose his cursory sermons; but having adjusted the heads, and sketched out some particulars, trusted for success to his extemporary powers.

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Such was his flow of thoughts, and such his promptitude of language, that in the latter part of his life he did not precompose his cursory sermons, but, having adjusted the heads and sketched out some particulars, trusted for success to his extemporary powers.

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