antecedent — a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæntɪˌsidənt/
Korean meaning: 선행사, 전례, 앞서 일어난 일
Korean pronunciation: **앤**티시던트
Example Sentences
- The grammar teacher got angry because nobody could find the antecedent of 'they' in the confusing sentence.
- The detective searched for antecedent events that might explain the mysterious disappearance.
- Her antecedent as a circus performer made her the perfect candidate for the acrobatic movie role.
antecedent
NOUN//ˈæntɪˌsidənt//
a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another
Past event explains present situation
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Origin
From Latin 'antecedent' (antecedere), derived from 'ante' (before) and 'cedere' (to go or yield). The word entered English via Old French and Latin, referring to something that goes before or precedes another in time or logic.
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“The grammar teacher got angry because nobody could find the antecedent of 'they' in the confusing sentence.”
“The detective searched for antecedent events that might explain the mysterious disappearance.”
“Her antecedent as a circus performer made her the perfect candidate for the acrobatic movie role.”
“The professor's antecedent explanation was so boring that students forgot what pronoun they were supposed to analyze.”
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