antecedent
(an-te-ced-ent)
4 syllables
Definition
adjective. going before another in time or order;
noun. a thing or event that precedes
noun. a thing or event that precedes
Example Sentence
It was an antecedent event.
Synonyms
previous; prior; foregoing
Antonyms
after; subsequent
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Rhymes
- needn't
- decedent
- precedent
- antecedent
- antecedent