Antecedence

Pronunciation: /ˈænˌtɛkˈidənˈˌsii/

Antecedence (noun)

  1. The condition of something happening before another thing in time.
  2. The state of being logically prior or more important than something else.

Examples

  • The antecedence of the meeting set the tone for the project.
  • Understanding the antecedence helps in planning future actions.

Common collocations: historical antecedence, cultural antecedence, logical antecedence, antecedence of premises

Synonyms of Antecedence

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Antecedence

  • when discussing order or sequence