pre-positioned

See also: prepositioned

English

Etymology

By surface analysis, pre- +‎ position +‎ -ed.

Verb

pre-positioned

1. simple past and past participle of pre-position

Adjective

pre-positioned (not comparable)

1. Having been pre-positioned.

   Hypernym: positioned

   The pre-positioned surgical instruments stood ready in trays on a numbered rack.

   It was deemed necessary to keep at least three battalions pre-positioned in case of a breakout.

Usage notes

• See pre-position § Usage notes.