aforementioned work

[ə-ˈfȯr-ˌmen-shənd wərk]
noun phrasepl: aforementioned works
obra mencionada anteriormente
1. A previously referenced creative, academic, or professional project, literary composition, artistic piece, or labor that has already been discussed or cited earlier in a text or conversation
The aforementioned work by Shakespeare remains relevant to contemporary audiences.
A obra mencionada anteriormente de Shakespeare permanece relevante para o público contemporâneo.
2. In legal, academic, or formal contexts, a specific document, study, publication, or project that was cited or mentioned in prior sections or pages
As discussed in Chapter 3, the aforementioned work provides substantial evidence for our hypothesis.
Conforme discutido no Capítulo 3, a obra mencionada anteriormente fornece provas substanciais para nossa hipótese.
This phrase is primarily used in formal, academic, legal, and professional contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. It reflects a preference for clear reference tracking in formal writing. In Brazil, this construction is especially common in academic papers, legal documents, and formal business correspondence. The phrase maintains formality across both cultures and is less common in casual conversation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
previously mentioned workreferenced workcited workabovementioned workthe work in question
Antonyms / Antônimos
new workunreferenced worksubsequently mentioned work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
obra mencionada anteriormente
Standard formal usage in academic and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
obra citada antes
More colloquial variant used in casual discourse
São Paulo
obra acima mencionada
Common in business and legal documentation
Portugal
obra anteriormente referida
Preferred formal variant in European Portuguese

Related Words

aforementionedpreviously citedworkcompositionpublicationreference

Related Idioms & Phrases

the work in question
as previously stated
referring back to
in light of the aforementioned work
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