Forerunning: meaning, definitions and examples

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forerunning

 

[ หˆfษ”หrษ™หŒrสŒnษชล‹ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

leading position

Forerunning refers to being ahead or in a leading position in a particular field, indicating innovation or anticipated trends. It can apply to individuals, ideas, or movements that set the stage for what is to come.

Synonyms

avant-garde, leading edge, pioneering, preliminary

Examples of usage

  • This forerunning technology will revolutionize the industry.
  • His forerunning theories influenced modern science.
  • The forerunning design was ahead of its time.
Context #2 | Verb

to lead or precede

To forerun means to lead or to come before something else, often indicating a precursor to later developments. It suggests a proactive role in initiating change or setting trends.

Synonyms

anticipate, foretell, herald, precede

Examples of usage

  • The artist's work foreruns many contemporary styles.
  • These findings forerun the debates in the upcoming conference.
  • Such decisions often forerun major shifts in policy.

Translations

Translations of the word "forerunning" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pioneiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคตเคตเคฐเฅเคคเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vorreiter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perintis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฟะตั€ะตะดะฝั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wstฤ™pny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ˆ้ง†่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prรฉcurseur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pionero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถncรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ ๊ตฌ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุงุฆุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™edchลฏdce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ predchodca

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ˆ้ฉฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ predhodnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ forystu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปา“ะฐัˆา›ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถncรผl

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pionero

Etymology

The term 'forerunning' comes from the combination of the prefix 'fore-', representing 'before' or 'in front of', and the verb 'run', which has its origins in Old English 'rinnan', meaning 'to flow' or 'to run'. The use of 'forerunning' in the context of being ahead of others likely emerged in the 19th century, as industrial and technological advancements began to accelerate, leading to the emergence of new trends and innovations. This word reflects a societal shift towards valuing foresight, anticipation of future developments, and recognition of those who lead the way in various fields, from science to art.