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Meaning of precursor
A person or thing that precedes another, especially one that is admired or influential.
Etymology of precursor
The word "precursor" comes from the Latin "prae-" meaning "before" and "cursor" meaning "runner", and has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a person or thing that precedes another.
Synonyms
forerunner
predecessor
ancestor
antecedent
harbinger
herald
messenger
indicator
sign
signal
warning
omen
portent
forebear
progenitor
pioneer
trailblazer
innovator
initiator
introducer
founder
establisher
creator
originator
foregoer
vanguard
advance guard
scout
pathfinder
Definitions
- A person or thing that precedes another, especially one that is admired or influential.
- * A substance from which another is formed, especially one that is converted into it by a chemical reaction.
Usage Examples
- The company's new product is a precursor to a whole range of innovative technologies.
- * She was a precursor to the feminist movement, fighting for women's rights in the early 20th century.
Antonyms
successor
follower
descendant
heir
inheritor
continuer
follower
imitator
copier
emulator
repeater
successor
replacement
substitute
alternative
follower
disciple
pupil
student
apprentice
follower
adherent
supporter
follower