Precursors

Q: What is a synonym for "precursors"?

Common synonyms include: antecedent, antecedents, forebears, forerunner, precedent, precondition.

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plural of precursor form-of, plural

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antecedent antecedents forebears forerunner precedent precondition

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consequence later development outcome result

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"Scientists are interested in Bennu because they believe it contains material from the early solar system and may contain the molecular precursors to life and Earth’s oceans."

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