prefinition

English

Etymology

From Latin praefīnītiō.

Noun

prefinition (plural prefinitions)

1. (rare) a previous limitation or definition
   • 1582, The Nevv Testament of Iesus Christ: […] (Douay–Rheims Bible), Rheims: Iohn Fogny, →OCLC, Epheſians 3:11, page 517:

     according to the prefinition of worldes, vvhich he made in Chriſt Iesvs our Lord.