antecedent to

Definitions

Preceding in time or order; prior to.

Existing or occurring before a particular event or phenomenon.

Examples

The heavy rainfall was antecedent to the devastating floods that swept through the valley.

A lack of proper communication is often antecedent to a breakdown in professional relationships.

Synonyms

prior to preceding before earlier than preliminary to in advance of foregoing

Antonyms

subsequent to following after later than succeeding ensuing posterior to