Prior: meaning, definitions and examples
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prior
[ ˈpraɪər ]
academic
Existing or coming before in time, order, or importance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Prior experience in the field is required for this job position.
- She had a prior engagement and couldn't attend the meeting.
Translations
Translations of the word "prior" in other languages:
🇵🇹 anterior
🇮🇳 पूर्व
🇩🇪 vorherig
🇮🇩 sebelum
🇺🇦 попередній
🇵🇱 poprzedni
🇯🇵 前の
🇫🇷 précédent
🇪🇸 anterior
🇹🇷 önceki
🇰🇷 이전의
🇸🇦 سابق
🇨🇿 předchozí
🇸🇰 predchádzajúci
🇨🇳 前的
🇸🇮 prejšnji
🇮🇸 fyrri
🇰🇿 алдынғы
🇬🇪 წინა
🇦🇿 əvvəlki
🇲🇽 anterior
Word origin
The word 'prior' originates from the Latin word 'prior' meaning former or superior. It has been used in English since the 12th century to denote something that comes before in time, order, or importance. Over the centuries, 'prior' has maintained its original meaning across various contexts, from academia to law.
See also: prioritize, priority.