abovementioned
|a-bove-men-tioned|
B2
/əˈbʌvˌmɛnʃənd/
(mention)
brief reference
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abovementioned' originates from the combination of 'above' and 'mention', where 'above' meant 'higher in position' and 'mention' meant 'to refer to'.
Historical Evolution
'abovementioned' evolved from the Middle English word 'aboven' and 'mencion', eventually becoming the modern English word 'abovementioned'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'referred to above', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
previously mentioned or referred to in the text.
The abovementioned report highlights the key issues.
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