English

Adjective

preoperational ‎(comparative more preoperational, superlative most preoperational)

1. Prior to a surgical operation.

   preoperational anxiety

2. In or relating to a Piagetian phase of child development characterized by sparse and logically inadequate mental operations and inability to reason or work with symbols.

Synonyms

• (prior to surgery): preop
• (in or relating to early stage of child's mental development): preoperatory