[Grammar] concrete pre-made parts

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Will17

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Hello!

In your opinion, which is right, please?:

-Concrete pre-made parts

-Pre-made concrete parts

Thank you
Will
 

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Hello!

In your opinion, which is right, please?:

-Concrete pre-made parts

-Pre-made concrete parts

Thank you
Will
"Prefabricated concrete parts."
 

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"pre-made concrete parts"

Google "adjective order" and take a look at some of the posts from the "edu" sites.

For me, logic prevails. Concrete parts can exist without being pre-made, but premade parts are not always concrete. Concrete is the material. Pre-made is how it is constructed.

Do you want tasty green beans for dinner or green, tasty beans?
 
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