antecedence
The state or condition of preceding in time, rank, or order. It refers to the quality of being an ancestor or a prior event that influences what follows.
Examples
3 of 5The doctor examined the antecedence of the patient's symptoms to determine the root cause.
The doctor examined the antecedence of the patient's symptoms to determine the root cause.
The legal team argued for the historical antecedence of their client's claim to the property.
The legal team argued for the historical antecedence of their client's claim to the property.
I don't care about the antecedence of this drama; I just want it to end.
I don't care about the antecedence of this drama; I just want it to end.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Break it down: 'Ante' (before) + 'cede' (to go) + 'ence' (state). It is the 'state of going before'.
Quick Quiz
The philosopher argued that the ________ of existence to essence is a fundamental truth.
Correct!
The correct answer is: antecedence
Examples
The doctor examined the antecedence of the patient's symptoms to determine the root cause.
everydayThe doctor examined the antecedence of the patient's symptoms to determine the root cause.
The legal team argued for the historical antecedence of their client's claim to the property.
formalThe legal team argued for the historical antecedence of their client's claim to the property.
I don't care about the antecedence of this drama; I just want it to end.
informalI don't care about the antecedence of this drama; I just want it to end.
Philosophical inquiry often questions the logical antecedence of thought over language.
academicPhilosophical inquiry often questions the logical antecedence of thought over language.
A thorough analysis of the market's antecedence provided insights into the current fiscal quarter.
businessA thorough analysis of the market's antecedence provided insights into the current fiscal quarter.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
in order of antecedence
in order of antecedence
of unknown antecedence
of unknown antecedence
right of antecedence
right of antecedence
Often Confused With
Antecedence is the abstract state of being prior, while an antecedent is the specific thing or word that comes before.
Usage Notes
This is a highly formal term typically reserved for academic, legal, or philosophical contexts. It describes the abstract concept of priority in time or logic.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'antecedence' (the state) when they mean 'antecedent' (the person or thing). It is also frequently misspelled with an 'a' instead of the second 'e'.
Memory Tip
Break it down: 'Ante' (before) + 'cede' (to go) + 'ence' (state). It is the 'state of going before'.
Word Origin
From the Latin 'antecedere', where 'ante' means 'before' and 'cedere' means 'to go'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
The philosopher argued that the ________ of existence to essence is a fundamental truth.
Correct!
The correct answer is: antecedence
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