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Antecedents

Verb / ˌæntɪˈsi:dʌnts / / ˌæˈntesʌdʌnts / Another word for antecedents — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

descendant ascendant antecedent forerunner ascendent ancestor root ancestors predecessors forerunners precursors roots sources predecessors originators forefathers progenitors parents family lineage heritage history past background record tradition legacy.

Example sentences

  1. 1. The antecedents of the current conflict can be traced back to the early 1900s.
  2. 2. The antecedents of the modern smartphone can be found in the early mobile phones of the 1990s.
  3. 3. The antecedents of the company's success can be attributed to the founder's visionary leadership.
  4. 4. The antecedents of the current economic crisis can be traced back to the housing market collapse of 2008.
  5. 5. The antecedents of the Renaissance can be found in the intellectual and artistic achievements of the ancient Greeks and Romans.

Quotes

  • 1. "The antecedents of truth are falsehoods." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • 2. "The antecedents of every action are in the thoughts of the actor." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • 3. "The antecedents of revolution are always to be found in wrongs and oppressions." - Abraham Lincoln

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