antecedent

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/ˌantɪˈsiːdənt/ English

Definitions

noun

Any thing that precedes another thing, especially the cause of the second thing.
An ancestor.
(grammar) A word, phrase or clause referred to by a pronoun.
The conditional part of a hypothetical proposition, i.e. p \rightarrow q, where p is the antecedent, and q is the consequent.

adjective

Earlier, either in time or in order.“an antecedent cause”
Presumptive.“an antecedent improbability”

Related words

Synonyms

ascendant ascendent forebear forefather forerunner predecessor progenitor precedent precursor prior preceding preexistent prevenient anticipatory ante ancestor anterior earlier

Antonyms

anaphor consequent succedent

Associated

anaphor ellipsis consequent pronoun antecedents referent reflexive clave modus implication clause possessive

Rhymes

precedent decedent sedent mesodont reed hundt reid hunt

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