precedence — the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority in importance, order, or position
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority in importance, order, or position
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpresɪdəns/
Korean meaning: 우선권, 선례, 앞서는 순서
Korean pronunciation: **프레**시던스
Example Sentences
- In the cafeteria, pizza always takes precedence over salad among students.
- The judge cited several legal precedences in his ruling.
- Emergency calls have precedence over regular customer service inquiries.
precedence
NOUN//ˈpresɪdəns//
the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority in importance, order, or position
the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority in importance, order, or position
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'praecedentia'에서 유래되었으며, 'prae(앞에)'와 'cedere(가다)'가 결합되어 '앞서 가는 것'이라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“In the cafeteria, pizza always takes precedence over salad among students.”
“The judge cited several legal precedences in his ruling.”
“Emergency calls have precedence over regular customer service inquiries.”
“At family dinner, Mom's stories take precedence over Dad's TV shows.”
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