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predated

 

[ prɪˈdeɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

time relationship

To predates means to exist or occur before something else in time. This term is often used in historical, archaeological, and literary contexts to indicate that one event or object is older than another. For instance, a fossil may predate the appearance of a particular species. The concept of predating can also apply to documents, structures, or even cultural practices, highlighting their chronological precedence. It is a way to signify that something is historically significant because it came before something that followed.

Synonyms

antedate, foredate, preexist

Examples of usage

  • The ancient ruins predate the discovery of history.
  • His theories predate the modern scientific methods.
  • The settlement predated all known civilizations in the area.

Translations

Translations of the word "predated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 predatado

🇮🇳 पूर्वनिर्धारित

🇩🇪 vorzeitig

🇮🇩 dihulukan

🇺🇦 передбачений

🇵🇱 wsteczny

🇯🇵 前に設定された

🇫🇷 prédéterminé

🇪🇸 predatado

🇹🇷 tarihi geriye almak

🇰🇷 미리 설정된

🇸🇦 مُؤَرخ سابِق

🇨🇿 předcházející

🇸🇰 predchádzajúci

🇨🇳 提前设定的

🇸🇮 predhodni

🇮🇸 fyrirfram

🇰🇿 алдын ала белгіленген

🇬🇪 წინასწარ განსაზღვრული

🇦🇿 öncəki

🇲🇽 predatado

Etymology

The term 'predate' is derived from the Latin prefix 'pre-', meaning 'before', combined with the verb 'date', which originates from Old French 'dater', itself from Latin 'data', meaning 'given'. The use of 'predate' in English can be traced back to the 19th century, where it began to appear in discussions related to historical chronology. The concept of pre-existing or occurring prior to something else has always been relevant in various fields, including archaeology, history, and science. It serves as a crucial point of reference to establish timelines and understand the evolution of concepts, species, and cultures. Over time, the usage of 'predate' has broadened, and it is frequently employed in both academic and everyday language to denote the relationship of precedence in time.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,231, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.