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antecedents

noun

/ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

Meaning

previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows

The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.

predecessors, ancestors, forerunners, history, background

descendants, successors

criminal antecedents, family antecedents, historical antecedents, social antecedents

a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

a luminous point in the night sky, a famous person

A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.

sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking

a person who studies a particular subject or academic field

a portion or part of something