Synonyms of antecedence
6 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for antecedence is precedence. Other synonyms of antecedence are antecedency and anteriority. The opposite of antecedence is succession.
Synonyms and similar words for antecedence
nounThe relationship of preceding something in time or order.
- precedenceThe state of preceding in importance or priority.
- priority
- antecedencyAntecedence (various senses).
- anteriorityThe state of being previous or preceding in time or in situation.
nounAn apparent motion of a planet toward the west.
nounMore synonyms
- antecessionSynonym of antecedence.
Opposite of antecedence
nounThe relationship of preceding something in time or order.
- subsequence
- posteriorityThe condition of being posterior (in any sense).
- posteriornessThe quality of being posterior.
- succession
Meaning of antecedence
- noun The relationship of preceding something in time or order.
- noun That which precedes something or someone (e.g. prior events, origin, ancestry).
- noun The length of time by which one event or time period precedes another.
antecedence in other languages
Questions about synonyms of antecedence
- What is another word for antecedence?
- Antecedence has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as precedence, antecedency and anteriority.
- What is the opposite of antecedence?
- The opposite of antecedence is succession.
- What does antecedence mean?
- Antecedence means the relationship of preceding something in time or order.
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