Word of the DayNovember 16, 2025

antecedent

Definition

a natural predecessor, something that led to something else

Example Usage

the ruling would serve as an antecedent to more widespread legislation

Synonyms

  • precursor
  • forebear
  • progenitor
  • ancestor
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