prerecord
UK[ˌpriːrɪˈkɔːd]US[ˌpriːrɪˈkɔːrd]
v
to record (sound or images) in advance, before broadcasting or using them.
Morpheme Breakdown
pre
record
pre
before
record
to set down
Etymology
the word prerecord is a modern english formation, combining the latin-derived prefix 'pre-' with the verb 'record.' the core of 'record' traces back to latin 'recordari,' meaning "to remember, recall to mind," from 're-' (again) and 'cor' (genitive 'cordis,' heart), reflecting the ancient concept of memory residing in the heart. the meaning shifted from mental recollection to the physical preservation of sound or data. by adding 'pre-,' the compound explicitly denotes the action of performing this preservation in advance of its intended use or broadcast, a concept essential to media production.
Analysis
Structure: pre (before) + record (to set down)
pre- is a prefix of Latin origin meaning "before, in advance." record is a verb of Latin origin, from 're-' (again) and 'cor' (heart), originally meaning "to get by heart, remember," later evolving to mean "to set down in writing or other permanent form."
Examples
the interview was prerecorded last week for sunday's broadcast.
many radio shows use prerecorded segments for music and advertisements.
you can prerecord your presentation to ensure it fits within the time limit.