antecedent
13 points
English
10 letters
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Definitions
noun
a preceding occurrence or cause or event
adjective
preceding in time or order
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ˌæntˈɛsʌdʌnt/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural antecedents
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
anything that precedes something similar in time
preceding in time or order
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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