precursor
/prɪˈkɜːrsər/
pre · cur · sor
prɪ · ˈkɜːr · sər
English Definition
n. forerunner; predecessor; harbinger
Significado en Español
precursor, preludio
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tiền thân, dấu hiệu báo trước
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pre-(before) + curs(run) + or→ precursor, forerunner.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the world of scientific discovery, one groundbreaking study often serves as a precursor to further research that expands on its findings.
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follower
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successor
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predecessor
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copy
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C — predecessor.
“precursor” means n. forerunner; predecessor; harbinger
Common questions about “precursor”
What does “precursor” mean?
precursor — n. forerunner; predecessor; harbinger. In Chinese: 先驱；前兆.
How do you pronounce “precursor”?
precursor is pronounced /prɪˈkɜːrsər/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pre · cur · sor.
Is “precursor” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. precursor appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “precursor”?
pre-(before) + curs(run) + or→ precursor, forerunner.
