preoperational

English

Etymology

From pre- +‎ operational.

Adjective

preoperational (not comparable)

  1. Prior to a surgical operation.
    Synonyms: preoperative, preop
    Coordinate term: postoperational
    preoperational anxiety
  2. 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.
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