How Do You Spell PREMONSTRATE?

Pronunciation: [pɹɪmˈɒnstɹe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word "premonstrate" is actually "premonstrate" /prɪˈmɑːnstrət/. Many people may confuse it with the similar sounding words like "demonstrate" or "manifest," but the prefix "pre-" differentiates it. The word means to warn, foretell or show beforehand. It is rarely used in modern English, but it can still be found in some literature or scientific texts. Remember to double-check your spelling when using this word to avoid confusion.

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Common Misspellings for PREMONSTRATE

  • premonstrat
  • oremonstrate
  • lremonstrate
  • 0remonstrate
  • peemonstrate
  • pdemonstrate
  • pfemonstrate
  • ptemonstrate
  • p5emonstrate
  • p4emonstrate
  • prwmonstrate
  • prsmonstrate
  • prdmonstrate
  • prrmonstrate
  • pr4monstrate
  • pr3monstrate
  • prenonstrate
  • prekonstrate
  • prejonstrate
  • preminstrate

Etymology of PREMONSTRATE

The word "Premonstrate" derives from the Latin term "praemonstrare", which can be broken down into two parts. The prefix "prae-" means "before" or "in advance", and "monstrare" translates to "show" or "reveal". Therefore, "praemonstrare" can be understood as "to show in advance" or "to foretell". Over time, the word evolved into "premonstrate" in English, retaining its fundamental meaning of predicting or foreshadowing something.