aforementioned

adjective

afore·​men·​tioned ə-ˈfȯr-ˈmen(t)-shənd 

ˈa-ˌfȯr-ˌmen-,

ˈa-ˌfər-

: mentioned previously

Synonyms

• aforesaid
• foregoing
• forenamed
• said

Examples of aforementioned in a Sentence

Indeed, scientific metaphors and analogies surface regularly in the text which, as noted earlier, is easy to follow with persistence on the part of the reader but is strangely unrewarding. The main reason for this is that any sustained argument is notable by its absence, several of the chapters following Chapter 3 having the appearance of relatively self-contained papers. This effect is heightened by the aforementioned tendency on the part of the authors to detour into scientific or quasi-scientific concepts and analogies without really drawing out the significance of such discussion … —Roy C. Wood, Service Industries Journal, October 1997

The banner front page headline in last Sunday's Day proclaimed authoritatively "To many, casino has eroded quality of life." Had objectivity ruled, the aforementioned headline leading off the series might have read: "To most, casino has either improved or not affected quality of life one whit." —The Day, 24 Oct. 1993

The aforementioned book is the author's most famous work.

with the aforementioned reservation, I would recommend the movie for hardcore sci-fi fans

Recent Examples on the Web

Those release date delays have never hurt Rockstar's games, though, with both of the aforementioned games going on to sell tens of millions of copies. —Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024

But that weight, along with its brick-like exterior shape, limits range to the aforementioned 240 miles, despite its sizable (and heavy) 116 kWh battery pack. —Karl Brauer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024

There are small examples of Sam making life upgrades, like the aforementioned volunteer shift (returning to the scene of Pepper’s heartbreak? —Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024

Both nights include performances by the aforementioned two-piece, supported by Foxtales and Blossom Aloe on night one and Caroline Hale and LeTrainiup on night two. —Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

afore + mentioned, past participle of mention entry 2

First Known Use

1539, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

aforementioned

adjective

afore·​men·​tioned -ˌmen-chənd 

: mentioned before