antecedes
|an-te-cedes|
/æn.tɪˈsiːdz/
(antecede)
to go before
Etymology
'antecede' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'antecedere,' where 'ante-' meant 'before' and 'cedere' meant 'to go.'
'antecede' changed from the Latin word 'antecedere' (literally 'go before') through Medieval/Neo-Latin and occasional Old French/Latin-influenced forms into modern English 'antecede.'
Initially it meant 'to go before' in a literal sense; over time it came to be used more generally as 'to precede' in time, order, position, or as a precursor/causal antecedent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
third-person singular present form of 'antecede': to come before in time, order, position, or importance; to precede (sometimes implying being a cause or precursor).
A minor policy change often antecedes broader regulatory reform.
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Last updated: 2025/08/21 10:53