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preprofessional

preprofessional adjective: prior to starting a profession.

Adjective

preprofessional (not comparable)

  1. Prior to starting a profession.
    • This annual showcase highlights the work of three troupes: Kids Company, a preprofessional group of dancers 14 through 18; Kids Company II, a junior organization for ages 12 through 18; and Young Movers Ensemble, for beginners 10 through 13.2009 June 5, Laurel Graeber, “Spare Times: For Children”, in New York Times

Noun

preprofessional (plural preprofessionals)

  1. One who is working towards becoming a professional.

Forms of preprofessional

pluralpreprofessionals

Origin of preprofessional

From pre- + professional.

Questions about preprofessional

What does preprofessional mean?
Preprofessional means prior to starting a profession.
What part of speech is preprofessional?
Preprofessional can be an adjective or a noun.

Words near preprofessional in the dictionary

  1. preproducts
  2. preproenkaphalin
  3. preproenkephalin
  4. preproenzyme
  5. preproenzymes
  6. preprofessional
  7. preprofessionalism
  8. preprofessionals
  9. preproghrelin
  10. preproglucagon
  11. preproglucagons

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