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Meaning of antecedently
The primary meaning of "antecedently" refers to something that occurs or exists before something else.
Etymology of antecedently
The word "antecedently" originates from the Latin words "ante" meaning before and "cedere" meaning to go, combined with the suffix "-ly" which forms an adverb.
Historically, the term has been used in philosophical and logical contexts to describe the relationship between events or statements where one precedes the other.
Synonyms
previously
beforehand
earlier
prior
ahead
in advance
before
priorly
antecedently
preciously
formerly
once
heretofore
hitherto
afore
aforetime
aforehand
previously
anteceder
preceding
preexisting
prevenient
anticipatory
preparatory
preliminary
proactive
prophylactic
preemptive
preventative
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "antecedently" is an adverb meaning before something else in time or order.
- It can also imply a causal or logical relationship between events or circumstances, where one precedes and potentially influences the other.
Usage Examples
- The company had antecedently considered the risks before making the investment.
- The researcher antecedently hypothesized that the new drug would have significant side effects.
- The team had antecedently prepared for the challenges they would face during the expedition.
Antonyms
subsequently
afterwards
later
following
after
succeeding
posteriorly
laterly
afterwards
subsequently
concurrently
simultaneously
coincidentally
coextensively
contemporaneously
synchronously
correspondingly
correlatively
sequentially
superveniently
derivatively