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antecedent

noun

/ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/

Meaning

something that came before; a previous event, condition, or cause

The cultural antecedents of this festival go back centuries.

grammatical antecedent

predecessor, precursor, forerunner, precedent

descendant, successor

historical antecedent, cultural antecedent, legal antecedent

The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering.

a baked dish typically consisting of a pastry crust and filling

the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive

A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.

A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and desi...

An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning.