Understanding the historical antecedents is crucial to understanding the present.
了解历史先例对理解现在至关重要。
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “antecedent”?
B — Predecessor. “antecedent” means n. predecessor; precedent; prior event
The horse and cart was in many ways the ______ of the modern automobile.
A — antecedent. “antecedent” means n. predecessor; precedent; prior event
antecedent — n. predecessor; precedent; prior event. In Chinese: 前情，先例.
antecedent is pronounced /ˌæntɪˈsiːdnt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: an · te · ce · dent.
Understanding the historical antecedents is crucial to understanding the present. (了解历史先例对理解现在至关重要。)
(n.) Precursor, forerunner, (adj.) Prior — all close in meaning to antecedent (n. predecessor; precedent; prior event).
Yes. antecedent appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
ante- (before) + ced (go) + ent → previous cause, precedent.