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Antecident

Definition:

An antecident refers to a word, phrase, or clause that comes before another word or phrase and which it refers to or replaces. It is commonly found in literature, grammar, and logic.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. The word, phrase, or clause that a pronoun replaces.

Usages:

1. Literary Usage:

In literature, an antecident is often used to clarify the meaning or to provide context for pronouns.

Example Sentence: In "Macbeth," Lady Macbeth's sleepwalking is an antecident that reveals her inner guilt.

2. Grammar Usage:

In grammar, an antecident is essential to determine the meaning of pronouns, assisting in avoiding ambiguity.

Example Sentence: The antecident of the pronoun "it" in the sentence "The book was so fascinating; I couldn't put it down" is "book."

3. Logical Usage:

In logic, an antecident establishes the premise that precedes and connects with a consequent statement in a conditional sentence.

Example Sentence: In the statement "If it is raining, then I will bring an umbrella," "it is raining" is the antecident of the conditional statement.

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