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antecedence

 

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Noun antecedence has 1 sense
  1. priority, antecedence, antecedency, anteriority, precedence, precedency - preceding in time
    --1 is a kind of earliness
    Derived form: verb antecede1

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Term: Antecedence

Noun:

1. The state or quality of being antecedent; precedence.

Example sentence: The antecedence of proper nutrition is essential for a healthy lifestyle.

Noun:

2. Something that precedes another thing in time or order.

Example sentence: In this novel, the author explores the antecedence of events leading up to the protagonist's tragic demise.

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Adjective:

1. Happening or existing before; previous.

Example sentence: The discovery of ancient artifacts revealed the antecedent civilizations that existed in the region.

Adjective:

2. Preceding in a series.

Example sentence: The antecedent events set the stage for the remarkable outcome that followed.

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