Word Type

Noun

Adjective

Adjective

The word "antecedent" can be used as noun, adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

anaphor consequent subsequent

Derived Terms

antecedent phrase antecedently last antecedent rule

Context

grammar logic math

Part Of (Holonyms)

argument form in logic referent

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

cause referent relation relative temporal relation

Type Of (IsA)

cause referent temporal relation

Part Of

conditional

Related Terms

antecede antecedence juxtaposition precedence

Related Terms

ancestor cause clause conditional consequent earlier hypothetical juxtaposition order phrase precede preceding presumptive pronoun proposition ratio sequent term time word

Similar Terms

anterior anterior anticipatory anticipatory pre existent pre-existent pre-existing preceding preexistent preexisting prevenient prior

Synonym Network

ancestor ascendant precedent

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