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Meaning of precedence
The state of being more important or having a higher rank than others.
Etymology of precedence
From Old French "precedence", from Latin "praecedentia", from "praecedere" meaning to go before, from "prae-" meaning before and "cedere" meaning to go
Historically, the term has been used to describe the order of importance or rank, particularly in formal or ceremonial contexts
Synonyms
priority
seniority
precedence
antecedence
preeminence
superiority
preference
rank
order
sequence
hierarchy
dominance
supremacy
ascendancy
predominance
primacy
leadership
direction
guidance
authority
power
influence
control
dominance
supremacy
importance
weight
significance
relevance
pertinence
applicability
utility
value
merit
worth
standing
status
position
stature
prestige
dignity
honor
distinction
reputation
fame
notoriety
celebrity
prominence
renown
eclat
kudos
accolades
praise
recognition
acclaim
admiration
esteem
respect
veneration
reverence
awe
deference
obedience
compliance
submission
subordination
subjugation
Definitions
- The state of being earlier in time, order, or rank
- * A preceding or prior event, circumstance, or fact
- * The right to precedence, especially in a procession or ceremony
Usage Examples
- The president took precedence over the other dignitaries at the ceremony
- * The company's financial reports took precedence over other business matters
- * The doctor's years of experience gave her precedence in the operating room
Antonyms
subordination
inferiority
juniority
secondary
subordinate
secondary
inferior
lower
lesser
minor
insignificant
unimportant
irrelevant
trivial
negligible
inconsequential
inconsequentiality
mediocrity
ordinariness
commonness
obscurity
anonymity
namelessness
facelessness
powerlessness
weakness
impotence
ineffectiveness
ineffectualness
futility
uselessness
pointlessness