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masculine

/an.te.θeˈðen.te/

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Translation

precedent, background

Word origin

From Latin antecedens, from antecedere ('to go before'), from ante ('before') plus cedere ('to go').

Origin
Latin
Root
antecedere
English cognates
antecedent, precede, cede

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralantecedentes

Examples

ningún .

There is no precedent for a case like this in the village.

.

The doctor reviewed the patient's medical history.

¿ ?

Do you have a criminal record?

.

This agreement sets an important precedent.

invertir.

I know the company's background before investing.

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This word is part of lesson 46.