antecedent
An antecedent is a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another. In grammar, it specifically refers to a word, phrase, or clause that a pronoun replaces or refers back to later in a sentence.
예시
3 / 5We can't judge his current actions without looking at his personal antecedents.
We cannot evaluate his current behavior without considering his past history and background.
The legal counsel argued that there were no historical antecedents for such a restrictive policy.
The lawyer stated that no previous historical examples existed for this specific type of law.
He's a bit of a mystery; nobody really knows his antecedents or where he grew up.
He is quite mysterious because no one knows his family background or his past.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Break the word into parts: 'ante' means 'before' (like 'ante' in a card game) and 'cede' means 'to go'. An antecedent is something that 'goes before'.
빠른 퀴즈
The professor noted that the pronoun in the second paragraph lacked a clear _______, making the sentence confusing.
정답!
정답은: antecedent
예시
We can't judge his current actions without looking at his personal antecedents.
everydayWe cannot evaluate his current behavior without considering his past history and background.
The legal counsel argued that there were no historical antecedents for such a restrictive policy.
formalThe lawyer stated that no previous historical examples existed for this specific type of law.
He's a bit of a mystery; nobody really knows his antecedents or where he grew up.
informalHe is quite mysterious because no one knows his family background or his past.
In the sentence 'John lost his keys,' 'John' is the grammatical antecedent of the pronoun 'his'.
academicIn this specific sentence, the name 'John' is the word that the pronoun 'his' refers to.
The economic crisis had several antecedents, including a housing bubble and loose lending standards.
businessThere were several prior events that led to the economic crisis, such as a housing bubble.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
without antecedent
Having no prior example or history; unprecedented.
antecedent to
Happening or existing before something else.
search for antecedents
Looking into the history or origins of a person or thing.
자주 혼동되는 단어
An antecedent is simply something that came before; a precedent is a previous event that serves as a specific rule or guide for future cases.
Ancestor usually refers specifically to biological family members, while antecedent can refer to events, things, or words in a sentence.
사용 참고사항
The word is most frequently used in academic writing, law, and linguistics. When used in plural (antecedents), it often refers to a person's ancestors or past history.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'antecedent' when they mean 'precedent' in a legal context, or they use it in very casual conversation where 'background' or 'past' would be more natural.
암기 팁
Break the word into parts: 'ante' means 'before' (like 'ante' in a card game) and 'cede' means 'to go'. An antecedent is something that 'goes before'.
어원
Derived from the Latin 'antecedentem', which combines 'ante' (before) and 'cedere' (to go).
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In Western genealogy and legal systems, tracing antecedents is a common practice for establishing identity or legal rights.
빠른 퀴즈
The professor noted that the pronoun in the second paragraph lacked a clear _______, making the sentence confusing.
정답!
정답은: antecedent
관련 단어
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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