Anteceding: meaning, definitions and examples

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anteceding

 

[ ˈæntiˌsiːdɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

previous events

Anteceding refers to something that comes before or precedes something else in time or order. It often describes events, actions, or conditions that exist before a particular point in time or reference.

Synonyms

foregoing, preceding, prior

Examples of usage

  • The anteceding chapter provides much context for the current narrative.
  • Anteceding factors contributed to the final outcome of the project.
  • Before making a decision, we reviewed the anteceding evidence.

Translations

Translations of the word "anteceding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 antecedente

🇮🇳 पूर्ववर्ती

🇩🇪 vorangehend

🇮🇩 sebelumnya

🇺🇦 попередній

🇵🇱 poprzedni

🇯🇵 前の

🇫🇷 précédent

🇪🇸 anterior

🇹🇷 önceki

🇰🇷 선행하는

🇸🇦 سابق

🇨🇿 předchozí

🇸🇰 predchádzajúci

🇨🇳 前面的

🇸🇮 prejšnji

🇮🇸 fyrri

🇰🇿 алдыңғы

🇬🇪 წინა

🇦🇿 əvvəlki

🇲🇽 anterior

Word origin

The word 'anteceding' is derived from the Latin 'antecedens', which means 'going before'. The root 'ante-' translates to 'before', and 'cedere' translates to 'to go'. This etymological background reflects the meaning of the word, as it is used to describe events or conditions that occur prior to something else. The term has been used in English since the early 17th century, aligning with the growth of both literary and scientific endeavors that required a clearer distinction of sequences in events or arguments. Its usage spans various fields including literature, philosophy, and science, where understanding the sequence of occurrences is vital.