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antecedent

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﹒A thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another.

﹒A word, phrase, or clause to which a subsequent pronoun or other pro-form refers.

﹒A person's ancestors or family and social background.

Examples

﹒The pronoun 'he' refers back to its antecedent, 'John', in the first sentence.

﹒A lack of exercise is often an antecedent to various long-term health problems.

﹒The historical antecedent of the modern computer can be traced back to the analytical engine.

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