antecedence


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antecedence

the act of going before; precedence
Not to be confused with:
antecedents – ancestors; forerunners; the history, events, and characteristics of one’s earlier life
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an·te·ce·dence

 (ăn′tĭ-sēd′ns)
n.
Precedence.
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antecedence

(ˌæntɪˈsiːdəns)
n
1. precedence; priority
2. (Astronomy) astronomy retrograde motion
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an•te•ced•ence

(ˌæn təˈsid ns)

n.
1. the act or fact of going before; precedence.
2. priority.
[1525–35]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.antecedence - preceding in time
antecedency, anteriority, precedence, precedency, priority
earliness - quality of coming early or earlier in time
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antecedence

noun
The act, condition, or right of preceding:
precedence, precedency, priority, right of way.
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