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antecedent
[/ˌæn.təˈsiː.dənt/]
adjective, noun
masculine
pl: antecedents
antecedente
1.
Coming before something in time; preceding
The antecedent events led to the revolution.
Os eventos antecedentes levaram à revolução.
2.
A thing or event that existed or occurred before another
Understanding the antecedents of the conflict is crucial.
Compreender os antecedentes do conflito é crucial.
3.
Grammar: The noun or noun phrase that a pronoun refers back to
In 'Maria lost her keys,' 'Maria' is the antecedent of 'her'.
Em 'Maria perdeu as suas chaves,' 'Maria' é o antecedente do pronome 'suas'.
4.
A person's ancestors or family history
He researched his antecedents to trace his family tree.
Ele pesquisou seus antecedentes para rastrear sua árvore genealógica.
Synonyms
predecessor
precursor
prior
former
previous
Antonyms
consequent
subsequent
following
later
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
antecedente
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
antecedente
Standard usage in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
antecedent probability
without antecedent
antecedent conditions
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