adj
Meaning 1
Before contemplation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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precontemplative
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adj
Meaning 2
Before contemplation.
In a phase of mental activity in which one does not yet begin to recognize or acknowledge the maladaptiveness of someone's behavior (such as own's own, or that of a family member or friend); usually with reference to substance use.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: human-sciences, medicine, psychiatry, psychology, sciences
Examples
- See also: egosyntonic
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History
Etymology
From pre- + contemplative.