prenuncial

/prɛˈnʌnsɪəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or affecting the period before a formal declaration or announcement, especially of a diagnosis or a pregnancy.

“The prenuncial symptoms of the disease were not easily recognizable.”

2. noun

a prenunciation or preannouncement, especially of a diagnosis or a pregnancy.

“The doctor made a prenuncial before officially declaring the patient’s condition.”

Synonyms

  • incipient
  • incipient
  • preliminary

Antonyms

  • confirmed
  • definitive