antecedence

noun

an·​te·​ced·​ence ˌan-tə-ˈsē-dᵊn(t)s How to pronounce antecedence (audio)

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1626, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of antecedence was circa 1626

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“Antecedence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antecedence. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

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