Precursive - English meaning

noun

A thing that existed before or logically precedes another.

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Some antecedents to the african novel might exist in africa's oral traditions

adjective

Preceding in time or order; previous or pre-existing.

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Antecedent events

adjective

Nearer the front, especially in the front of the body, or nearer to the head or forepart.

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The veins anterior to the heart

adjective

Positioned at or towards the front

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Specimens for examination were taken from the anterior side of the left ventricle from each heart.

adjective

Serving as an introduction to a subject or topic; basic or preliminary.

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A two-day introductory course

adjective

Coming before something else

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Introductory remarks

adjective

An introductory price, offer, etc. is only available for a short period of time, when a product or service is first available or when a customer first buys or starts using something

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An introductory bonus/deal/discount these rates include an introductory bonus of 0.5% for the first…

adjective

Coming before something in order, position, or time.

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The preceding pages

verb

Come before (something) in time.

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A gun battle had preceded the explosions

adjective

Existing or happening before someone or something

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The paintings are a development of ideas she explored in the preceding decade., in conclusion, i ho…

adjective

Preceding something in time, development, or position; preliminary.

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Precursory seismic activity

adjective

Serving as an introduction; introductory.

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In his prefatory remarks the author claims that …

adjective

Coming at the beginning of a piece of writing or a speech

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After a few prefatory comments/remarks, she began her speech.

adjective

Preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.

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A preliminary draft

noun

A preliminary action or event.

Usage examples:

The bombardment was resumed as a preliminary to an infantry attack

adjective

Coming before a more important action or event, esp. introducing or preparing for it

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Preliminary talks, a preliminary investigation, the preliminary rounds of negotiation went well., h…

adjective

Serving as a prelude or introduction; preliminary.

Usage examples:

I have raised myself many enemies among the atheists by my prelusive skirmishes.

adjective

Warning about something unpleasant before it happens

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Premonitory signs of the coming revolution can be seen across the previous decades., the patient di…

adjective

Serving as or carrying out preparation for a task or undertaking.

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More preparatory work is needed

adjective

Done in order to get ready for something

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Preparatory work, differences over these issues narrowed during the preparatory meetings/talks., he…

adjective

Preceding in time or order; antecedent.

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The prevenient eighteenth century justice system

adjective

Existing or occurring before in time or order.

Usage examples:

She looked tired after her exertions of the previous evening

noun

Previous convictions; a criminal record.

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He's got previous—theft and wounding

adjective

Happening or existing before the one mentioned

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The previous owner of the house added a back porch., she was previously employed as a tour guide.

adjective

Existing or coming before in time, order, or importance.

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He has a prior engagement this evening

noun

A previous criminal conviction.

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He had no juvenile record, no priors

noun

A man who is head of a house or group of houses of certain religious orders.

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The english reformation removed powerful abbots and priors from their seats

noun

A statement or event that warns of something or that serves as a cautionary example.

Usage examples:

Police issued a warning about fake £20 notes

verb

Inform someone in advance of a possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.

Usage examples:

His father had warned him of what might happen

noun

Notice of a possible danger or problem, so that it can be prevented or avoided

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[ c ] flood warnings were issued by the national weather service., [ u ] the earthquake struck with…