1. to modify or change something in advance or beforehand
Usage: technical; formal
2. in grammar, to modify a noun or other word by placing a modifier before it
Usage: linguistics; grammar

Examples

• The engineer decided to premodify the design before production began.
• We need to premodify the contract terms before signing.
• In English, adjectives typically premodify nouns.
• The word ‘red’ premodifies ‘car’ in the phrase ‘red car’.
• Students learn how determiners premodify nouns in basic grammar.
• The software allows users to premodify settings before installation.