adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Preceding; introductory; precursory. not-comparable

   "But soon a deep precursive sound moan'd hollow."

2. 2
   Being a style of handwriting that can later be developed into cursive. not-comparable

Synonyms

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forebodingforewarningindicativeintuitivemeaningfulmonitory

Example

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"But soon a deep precursive sound moan'd hollow."

Etymology

From pre- + cursive.

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