Precanceled: meaning, definitions and examples

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precanceled

 

[ priːˈseɪn.səld ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

event scheduling

The term 'precanceled' refers to an event or transaction that has been planned or arranged for cancellation before its scheduled date. This can apply to various contexts, such as airline flights that have been canceled in advance due to unforeseen circumstances, or a concert that is announced to be canceled before taking place. Precanceled events typically allow individuals to make alternate arrangements ahead of time, minimizing disruption. It is often used in legal or official contexts where formal notice of cancellation is given.

Synonyms

canceled in advance, pre-announced cancellation, scheduled cancellation

Examples of usage

  • The flight was precanceled due to severe weather conditions.
  • The festival announced that all shows would be precanceled for safety reasons.
  • Tickets for the concert were refunded after it was precanceled.
  • Due to scheduling conflicts, the meeting was precanceled.
  • The theater notified patrons that the performance was precanceled.

Translations

Translations of the word "precanceled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pré-cancelado

🇮🇳 पूर्व-रद्द

🇩🇪 vorabgesagt

🇮🇩 pra-batal

🇺🇦 попередньо скасований

🇵🇱 wcześnie anulowany

🇯🇵 事前キャンセルされた

🇫🇷 pré-annulé

🇪🇸 precancelado

🇹🇷 önceden iptal edilmiş

🇰🇷 사전 취소된

🇸🇦 ملغي مسبقاً

🇨🇿 předem zrušený

🇸🇰 predčasne zrušený

🇨🇳 预先取消的

🇸🇮 predhodno preklican

🇮🇸 fyrirfram afpöntuð

🇰🇿 алдын ала жойылған

🇬🇪 წინასწარ გაუქმებული

🇦🇿 əvvəlcədən ləğv edilmiş

🇲🇽 precancelado

Etymology

The term 'precanceled' is derived from the prefix 'pre-', which originates from Latin, meaning 'before', combined with the word 'canceled', which comes from the Latin 'cancellare'. 'Cancellare' means to 'cross out' or 'annul'. Over time, the use of 'canceled' evolved within the English language from its initial meaning of 'to make void' or 'to revoke'. The combination of these roots gives 'precanceled' its distinct meaning in modern English, representing an acknowledgment of cancellation before the intended occurrence. This term has gained traction particularly in fields requiring scheduling and planning, such as transportation, event management, and legal agreements.