"preconstructed" meaning in All languages combined

See preconstructed on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: From pre- + construct + -ed. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|pre|construct|ed}} pre- + construct + -ed Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} preconstructed (not comparable)
  1. Constructed in advance. Tags: not-comparable

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