antecedently — In a preceding manner; beforehand or previously in time or order. Done or existing prior to something else.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a preceding manner; beforehand or previously in time or order. Done or existing prior to something else.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæntɪˈsiːdəntli/
Example Sentences
- The detective knew antecedently that the butler was always the culprit in mystery novels.
- The company's success was antecedently built on strong customer relationships.
- He antecedently prepared his excuses before arriving late to work again.
antecedently
ADVERB[/ˌæntɪˈsiːdəntli/]
In a preceding manner; beforehand or previously in time or order. Done or existing prior to something else.
The old rotary phone existed antecedently to the smartphone, serving as an early form of telephone technology.
ANTE means before: the first domino fell antecedently, before the others began to fall.
The factory accident happened antecedently to the new safety regulations, which were introduced afterward.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'antecedere' meaning 'to go before' or 'to precede'. The word evolved to mean 'previously' or 'beforehand' in English.
Breakdown
ante- (before/in front of) + ced- (to go/move) + -ent (adjective suffix) + -ly (adverb suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The detective knew antecedently that the butler was always the culprit in mystery novels.”
“The company's success was antecedently built on strong customer relationships.”
“He antecedently prepared his excuses before arriving late to work again.”
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