"antecedent" meaning in English

See antecedent in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/ Audio: en-ca-antecedent.oga [Canada] Forms: antecedent [positive], – [comparative], – [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj}} [POS TABLE]
  1. An antecedent event is something that happens earlier in time or in order.
    Sense id: simple-antecedent-en-adj-GKe4lLg-
     
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        "An antecedent event is something that happens earlier in time or in order."
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