Antecedency (Noun)
Meaning
Preceding in time.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The antecedency of his college years was filled with many uncertainties that shaped his future career.
- The historical antecedency of the ancient city is evident in its well-preserved ruins.
- Understanding the concept of antecedency helps historians place events in their proper chronological order.
- The antecedency of the Renaissance laid the groundwork for the cultural and artistic movements of the Enlightenment.
- Researchers studying the antecedency of climate change have identified patterns that have been repeated throughout geological history.