antecedent
/ˌæntɪˈsiːdnt/
an · te · ce · dent
ˌæn · tɪ · ˈsiːd · nt
English Definition
n. predecessor; precedent; prior event
Significado en Español
antecedente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tiền lệ, sự kiện trước
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ante- (before) + ced (go) + ent → previous cause, precedent.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “antecedent”?
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A
Result
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B
Predecessor
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C
Location
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D
Event
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B — Predecessor.
“antecedent” means n. predecessor; precedent; prior event
Common questions about “antecedent”
What does “antecedent” mean?
antecedent — n. predecessor; precedent; prior event. In Chinese: 前情，先例.
How do you pronounce “antecedent”?
antecedent is pronounced /ˌæntɪˈsiːdnt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: an · te · ce · dent.
Is “antecedent” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. antecedent appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “antecedent”?
ante- (before) + ced (go) + ent → previous cause, precedent.
