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Precursors

Definition

Precursors is the plural form of the noun "precursor" which refers to something that comes before and indicates the approach of something or someone else.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Introduction or Indication

Noun: A precursor can be a sign, signal, or event that indicates or foreshadows the arrival or occurrence of something else.

Example Sentence 1: The dark clouds gathering in the sky were a precursor of the upcoming storm.

Example Sentence 2: The protests were seen as a precursor to political change in the country.

Sense 2: Ancestor or Predecessor

Noun: A precursor can also refer to a person, thing, or organism that precedes another in a lineage or history.

Example Sentence 1: The horse is considered a precursor to modern transportation.

Example Sentence 2: The invention of the printing press was a precursor to the spread of knowledge and information.

Sense 3: Chemical Compound

Noun: In chemistry, a precursor is a compound that undergoes a transformation or reaction to form another compound.

Example Sentence 1: This chemical is used as a precursor in the production of various plastics.

Example Sentence 2: Cooking oil can serve as a precursor to the creation of soap.

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