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Definitions for antecedence
ˌæn təˈsid nsan·tecedence

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. priority, antecedence, antecedency, anteriority, precedence, precedencynoun

    preceding in time

Wiktionary

  1. antecedencenoun

    An apparent motion of a planet toward the west; retrogradation.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Antecedencenoun

    The act or state of going before; precedence.

    Etymology: from antecede.

    It is impossible that mixed bodies can be eternal, because there is necessarily a pre-existence of the simple bodies, and an antecedence of their constitution preceding the existence of mixed bodies. Matthew Hale, Origin of Mankind.

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  1. antecedence

    Antecedence is a term referring to an event, condition, or attribute that exists or occurs before another, serving as a precedent or influence. It might also indicate a relation to an antecedent in terms of time, causality, or priority. In grammar, antecedence refers to the use of a word earlier in a sentence or discourse to which a pronoun or another word refers back.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Antecedencenoun

    the act or state of going before in time; precedence

  2. Antecedencenoun

    an apparent motion of a planet toward the west; retrogradation

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of antecedence in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of antecedence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7


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    (used of persons) bound to a tract of land; hence their service is transferable from owner to owner
    A ambidextrous
    B eminent
    C ravening
    D adscripted

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