Vocabulary Entry

antecedent

|noun • adjective

noun

A thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another.

Example Sentences

"The concept of justice is often seen as an antecedent to a fair society."

"In grammar, the antecedent of a pronoun is the noun it refers to."

"The researchers studied various antecedents of behavior in order to understand the phenomenon."

adjective

Example Sentences

"He learned about the antecedent events that led to the revolution."

"The antecedent conditions of the experiment were carefully controlled."

"Understanding the antecedent factors can help prevent future problems."