precedence
17 points
English
10 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #27,061
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
status established in order of importance or urgency
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/pɹˈɛsʌdʌns/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural precedences
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the act of preceding in time or order or rank (as in a ceremony)
preceding in time
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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