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antecedent Definition and Meaning in English (antecedent definition)

noun
Synonyms:precursorforerunnerpredecessor
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Antecedent definition: A thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another.

Definitions of Antecedent

  1. 1noun

    A thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another.

  2. 2noun

    A word, phrase, or clause that is replaced by a pronoun or to which a pronoun refers.

  3. 3adjective

    Preceding in time or order; previous.

Example Sentences

“The invention of the printing press was an important antecedent to the spread of knowledge.”

“In the sentence 'John loves his dog,' 'John' is the antecedent of 'his'.”

“His antecedent actions led to his current success.”

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nounantecedence
adverbantecedently

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Antecedent definition: A thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another.
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