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But we acted pre-emptively in Kosovo in 1999 to stop Milosevic from doing what he was doing and increasingly doing the ethnic cleansing in a systematic way.
Lord Robertson

Meaning of "pre-emptively" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PRE-EMPTIVELY

pre-emptively  [prɪˈemptɪvlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PRE-EMPTIVELY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pre-Emptively is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES PRE-EMPTIVELY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of pre-emptively in the English dictionary

The first definition of pre-emptively in the dictionary is in such a way as to be of, involving, or capable of pre-emption or acquiring in advance of or to the exclusion of others. Other definition of pre-emptively is in such a way as to be made to shut out opposition bidding. Pre-Emptively is also in such a way as to be designed to reduce or destroy an enemy's attacking strength before it can use it.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PRE-EMPTIVELY


adaptively
əˈdæptɪvlɪ
adoptively
əˈdɒptɪvlɪ
assumptively
əˈsʌmptɪvlɪ
consumptively
kənˈsʌmptɪvlɪ
corruptively
kəˈrʌptɪvlɪ
deceptively
dɪˈseptɪvlɪ
descriptively
dɪsˈkrɪptɪvlɪ
disruptively
dɪsˈrʌptɪvlɪ
eruptively
ɪˈrʌptɪvlɪ
inceptively
ɪnˈsɛptɪvlɪ
inscriptively
ɪnˈskrɪptɪvlɪ
irruptively
ɪˈrʌptɪvlɪ
perceptively
pəˈsɛptɪvlɪ
preceptively
prɪˈseptɪvlɪ
prescriptively
prɪˈskrɪptɪvlɪ
presumptively
prɪˈzʌmptɪvlɪ
proscriptively
prəʊˈskrɪptɪvlɪ
receptively
rɪˈsɛptɪvlɪ
redemptively
rɪˈdɛmptɪvlɪ
resumptively
rɪˈzʌmptɪvlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PRE-EMPTIVELY

pre-echo
pre-eclampsia
pre-eclamptic
pre-election
pre-embryo
pre-eminence
pre-eminent
pre-eminently
pre-empt
pre-emption
pre-emptive
pre-emptor
pre-emptory
pre-establish
pre-exilian
pre-exilic
pre-exist
pre-existence
pre-existent
pre-existing

WORDS THAT END LIKE PRE-EMPTIVELY

actively
aggressively
alternatively
collectively
comparatively
creatively
cumulatively
effectively
excessively
exclusively
extensively
inductively
lively
lovely
massively
negatively
positively
progressively
relatively
respectively
selectively

Synonyms and antonyms of pre-emptively in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pre-emptively» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PRE-EMPTIVELY

Find out the translation of pre-emptively to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pre-emptively from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pre-emptively» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

先发制人
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

de forma preventiva
570 millions of speakers

English

pre-emptively
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पूर्व emptively
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قائيا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

упреждающие
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

preventivamente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রাক emptively
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

préventive
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Terlebih dahulu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

präventiv
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

事前プリエンプティブ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

선제
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pre-emptively
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trước emptively
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஒருதலைப்பட்சமாகப்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अगोदर-अग्रेषितपणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

önleyici bir şekilde
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

preventivamente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

z wyprzedzeniem
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

попереджувальні
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

preventiv
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

προληπτικά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

pre- mails
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

i förebyggande syfte
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

forebyggende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pre-emptively

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PRE-EMPTIVELY»

The term «pre-emptively» is regularly used and occupies the 85.118 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PRE-EMPTIVELY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pre-emptively

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QUOTES WITH «PRE-EMPTIVELY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word pre-emptively.
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Lord Robertson
But we acted pre-emptively in Kosovo in 1999 to stop Milosevic from doing what he was doing and increasingly doing the ethnic cleansing in a systematic way.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PRE-EMPTIVELY»

Discover the use of pre-emptively in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pre-emptively and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Using Offset Information to Analyse Static Priority ...
In this situation the assumption of a simultaneous release of all tasks can lead to pessimistic scheduling results.
Ken Tindell, York Univ. (GB). Department of Computer Science, 1992
2
Novel Developments in Stem Cell Mobilization: Focus on CXCR4
It is also possible to use plerixafor pre-emptively for patients failing chemomobilisation: indeed, this was the approach adopted in the published case series by D'Addio et al. discussed above, although the exact intervention protocol for ...
Stefan Fruehauf, W. Jens Zeller, Gary Calandra, 2012
3
From Rationality to Equality
Well, we might say that, but we might also say that what the rich were doing is acting pre-emptively to prevent the poor from harming the rich themselves. So construed, the threatened action of the poor would be the first harm; the pre- emptive ...
James P. Sterba, 2013
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Threats of Force: International Law and Strategy
International Law and Strategy Francis Grimal. state pre-emptively, in response to a perceived threat.60 The United States postulated that: While the United States will constantly strive to enlist the support of the international community, we will ...
Francis Grimal, 2012
5
Information Sharing and Data Protection in the Area of ...
Pre-Emptively. Entered. in. Security. Related. Databases. The introduction of clear and understandable rules on the protection of data of vulnerable persons such as victims and witnesses (Europol, Eurojust, SIS (II)), but also of persons whose ...
Franziska Boehm, 2011
6
Prevention, Pre-emption and the Nuclear Option: From Bush to ...
®pre-emptively ̄. as a means to stymie the emergence of terrorist networks also became the subject of controversy in international public arenas. Part of the international legitimation controversy the Administration encountered in justifying  ...
Aiden Warren, 2011
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Black Belt
If you don't pre-emptively attack him at that point, he will soon attack you or the altercation may turn into a match fight. The second function of the fence is that of a range finder. The lead hand allows you to judge the exact distance for an ...
8
Karate - The Hidden Secrets
How to practice BAR Basically there are only two ways to utilise BAR. They are; • Pre-Emptively • Reactively In other words, either you are reacting to an attack and use BAR or you are aware that an attack is imminent and you pre-emptively ...
Russell Stutely, 2006
9
A Practical Manual for Musculoskeletal Research
It is a common misconception that analgesic relief is only needed during recovery , when in fact analgesia is much more effective when given pre-emptively. Exposing the patient to analgesia before noxious challenge prevents nociceptive  ...
LEUNG KWOK. SUI, Wing Hoi Cheung, 2008
10
Lmt for Urs Loss Management Techniques for the Ultimate ...
The Wide-Catch can be applied pre-emptively or reactively. When applied pre- emptively, you will use four Single-Dozen bets, followed by three Double-Dozen bets as illustrated in Figure 283. Because you set out not to follow the ULTRA ...
Samuel Blankson, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PRE-EMPTIVELY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pre-emptively is used in the context of the following news items.
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NJ Transit files complaint and meets with Amtrak about delays
"Pre-emptively cross honoring took some of the stress of wondering (whether) you'd be late to work," said Ramon Carreras, who rides Midtown ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
2
Piracy and data-retention bedfellows produce best arguments …
However, I would like to pre-emptively congratulate the government for what is sure to be a bumper report next time around, and for all the ... «ZDNet, Jul 15»
3
BAI, Sensus put utilities on the internet of things
... install digital infrastructure that will allow utilities to remotely and continuously monitor their networks for problems and pre-emptively manage ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
4
The program behind the prices
Without the constant monitoring and proper procedures in place to pre-emptively address issues, then the system could crash and be down for ... «Prague Post, Jul 15»
5
'Science Supports Genesis': Geneticist Says Evidence Confirms …
Banding together to pre-emptively strike down any and all theory of intelligent design, regardless of evidence. A Creator is just too unthinkable ... «Christian News Network, Jul 15»
6
Team Focus: The Centre-backs Saints Should be Targetting to …
His ability to pre-emptively stop danger would help Saints instigate swift attacks, utilising the creative personnel at Koeman's disposal. «WhoScored.com, Jul 15»
7
Ruth Ann Dailey: As Planned Parenthood squirms, America reflects
Planned Parenthood attorney Roger Evans has pre-emptively warned that there are “thousands of hours of videotape” similar to what we've ... «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jul 15»
8
Metal Gear Solid 5 The Phantom Pain – Psycho Mantis' Name …
... and blocking your attacks pre-emptively; you needed to switch your controller to the 2nd Player Port to beat him). This new video speculates ... «GamingBolt, Jul 15»
9
Murder, poisoning, police raids: It's election season in Russia
Authorities are pre-emptively pressuring both Golos, or Voice, and Open Russia. Police this month searched Golos' headquarters and the ... «Ames Tribune, Jul 15»
10
Miss Manners: Couple Canceling Vacation Offer Shouldn't Cancel …
Is there any tactful way to pre-emptively handle this situation? I thought of taking the individual aside and explaining all of this, but I don't think ... «Valley News, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Pre-Emptively [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/pre-emptively>. Apr 2024 ».
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