Preoperational
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Preoperational is an adjective meaning Prior to a surgical operation.
Meaning
Prior to a surgical operation.
More Meanings
- In or relating to a Piagetian phase of child development characterized by sparse and logically inadequate mental operations and inability to reason or work with symbols.
Example Sentences
preoperational anxiety
Synonyms for preoperational
Depending on context, synonyms include preoperative, preop.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include preoperative, preoperatory, pre-op, preoperation, pre-operative, presurgical.
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