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ANTECEDENTS

(adj., noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Antecedents.

Antecedents - as an adjective

Preceding in time or order

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
subsequent

Antecedents - as a noun

Someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ancestorascendantascendentroot
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
relationrelative
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A preceding occurrence or cause or event

Anything that precedes something similar in time

Example: "Phrenology was an antecedent of modern neuroscience"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forerunner

The referent of an anaphor; a phrase or clause that is referred to by an anaphoric pronoun

Example Sentences

"The teacher asked the students to write a paragraph explaining the antecedents of the American Revolutionary War."
"In order to fully understand the story, it's important to be familiar with its antecedents."
"The researcher conducted a study to investigate the antecedents of aggressive behavior."
"The antecedents of the financial crisis can be traced back to risky lending practices."
"The police were investigating the antecedents of the suspect to determine any criminal history."
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Word Game Points

Is ANTECEDENTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, antecedents is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ANTECEDENTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is ANTECEDENTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, antecedents is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ANTECEDENTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is ANTECEDENTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, antecedents is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ANTECEDENTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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