Preoperational

Origin

- + operational

Full definition of preoperational

Adjective

preoperational

Prior to a surgical operation.''preoperational anxiety
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