Synonyms of precursor
5 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for precursor is antecedent. Other synonyms of precursor are beforemath, foremath, precedent and progenitor. The opposite of precursor is sequel.
Synonyms and similar words for precursor
nounMore synonyms
- antecedentAny thing that precedes another thing, especially the cause of the second thing.
- beforemathWhat precedes or produces a particular outcome; events that have yet to occur, or are in the process of occurring.
- foremath
- precedent
- progenitor figurativelyA predecessor of something, especially if also a precursor or model.
Opposite of precursor
adjectiveCaused by the following symbol.
- postcursorOf intersymbol interference: caused by the preceding symbol.
nounMore antonyms
- aftermath
- derivative
- follower
- sequel
- consecution archaic
Meaning of precursor
- noun That which precurses: a forerunner, predecessor, or indicator of approaching events.
- noun One of the compounds that participates in the chemical reaction that produces another compound.
- adjective Caused by the following symbol.
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Questions about synonyms of precursor
- What is another word for precursor?
- Precursor has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as antecedent, beforemath, foremath, precedent and progenitor.
- What is the opposite of precursor?
- The opposite of precursor is sequel.
- What does precursor mean?
- Precursor means that which precurses: a forerunner, predecessor, or indicator of approaching events.
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