C1 noun Formel

antepelty

/ˌæntiˈpɛlti/

Antepelty refers to the state or quality of being before in time, order, or importance. It is a formal term used to describe precedence or the condition of being a precursor to something else.

Exemples

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1

In the schedule of chores, getting the laundry started has antepelty over vacuuming.

In the schedule of chores, getting the laundry started has priority over vacuuming.

2

The legal counsel argued for the antepelty of the 1992 deed over the more recent claims.

The legal counsel argued for the precedence of the 1992 deed over the more recent claims.

3

I don't care about the rules, my hunger has total antepelty right now!

I don't care about the rules, my hunger has total priority right now!

Famille de mots

Nom
antepelty
Adjectif
antepeltate
Apparenté
antepelt
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Astuce mémo

Break it down: 'Ante' means before (like in 'antechamber'). Imagine a 'pelt' (a skin) that you put on *before* anything else; that's your ante-pelty—the thing that comes first.

Quiz rapide

The board decided that safety concerns must take ________ over the speed of production.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : antepelty

Exemples

1

In the schedule of chores, getting the laundry started has antepelty over vacuuming.

everyday

In the schedule of chores, getting the laundry started has priority over vacuuming.

2

The legal counsel argued for the antepelty of the 1992 deed over the more recent claims.

formal

The legal counsel argued for the precedence of the 1992 deed over the more recent claims.

3

I don't care about the rules, my hunger has total antepelty right now!

informal

I don't care about the rules, my hunger has total priority right now!

4

The researcher examined the antepelty of certain biological markers in predicting the onset of the disease.

academic

The researcher examined the antecedence of certain biological markers in predicting the onset of the disease.

5

In our strategic rollout, the software's stability takes antepelty over adding new aesthetic features.

business

In our strategic rollout, the software's stability takes precedence over adding new aesthetic features.

Famille de mots

Nom
antepelty
Adjectif
antepeltate
Apparenté
antepelt

Collocations courantes

establish antepelty establish precedence
temporal antepelty priority in time
logical antepelty logical priority
absolute antepelty total precedence
claim antepelty claim priority

Phrases Courantes

in order of antepelty

ordered by priority or time

the law of antepelty

the principle that what comes first holds more weight

right of antepelty

the right to go first

Souvent confondu avec

antepelty vs antepenultimate

Antepenultimate refers specifically to the third from the end, while antepelty refers to general priority or being before.

antepelty vs antipathy

Antipathy means a strong dislike, whereas antepelty relates to order and time.

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Notes d'usage

Antepelty is an extremely formal and rare word, typically found in historical, legal, or high-level academic texts. In modern conversation, words like 'priority' or 'precedence' are much more common.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners might confuse the prefix 'ante-' (before) with 'anti-' (against). Ensure the spelling uses 'e' to denote time/order rather than opposition.

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Astuce mémo

Break it down: 'Ante' means before (like in 'antechamber'). Imagine a 'pelt' (a skin) that you put on *before* anything else; that's your ante-pelty—the thing that comes first.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'ante' (before) and potentially linked to 'pellis' (skin/shield), though its usage as 'priority' is a rare rhetorical development.

Modèles grammaticaux

uncountable noun often follows the verb 'have' or 'take' plural form 'antepelties' is rare but possible

Quiz rapide

The board decided that safety concerns must take ________ over the speed of production.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : antepelty

Mots lis

badly

A1

In a way that is not good, effective, or successful. It can also be used to mean 'very much' when you want or need something a lot.

lineup

A1

A lineup is a group of people or things organized in a specific order for an event or purpose. It is often used to describe players on a sports team, performers at a concert, or a list of products.

thoughtful

A1

Thoughtful describes someone who is kind and thinks about the needs or feelings of others. It can also describe a person who is thinking deeply or carefully about a specific subject.

skull

A1

The skull is the hard, bony structure that forms the head in humans and animals. Its main purpose is to protect the brain and support the shape of the face.

recipient

A1

A recipient is a person or group that receives something, such as a letter, a gift, or an award. It is a formal way to describe the person on the receiving end of an action or object.

shy

A1

Shy describes a person who feels nervous, uncomfortable, or timid around other people. It often involves a lack of confidence in social situations or a hesitation to speak and interact with strangers.

shorts

A1

Shorts are a type of clothing worn on the lower part of the body that covers the hips and the tops of the legs. They are typically worn in warm weather or during physical activities like sports and exercise.

meadow

A1

A meadow is a field covered with grass and often wildflowers. It is a natural area where grass is allowed to grow freely, often used for animals to graze or for people to enjoy nature.

disrupt

A1

To stop something from happening in the normal way or to cause a problem that interrupts a process. It is often used when an event or a system is forced to change its usual flow.

scary

A1

Something that is scary makes you feel afraid or frightened. It is often used to describe things like horror movies, monsters, or dangerous situations that cause a feeling of fear.

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