"precompetition" meaning in English

See precompetition in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From pre- + competition. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pre|competition}} pre- + competition Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} precompetition (not comparable)
  1. Occurring before or in anticipation of a competition Tags: not-comparable
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