Where does “antecedent” come from?
Antecedent comes from Middle English antecedent, from Old French antecedent, from Latin antecedens, the present participle of antecedo, composed of ante- and kedō, ultimately from Proto-Italic ke.
antecedent (English): Earlier, either in time or in order; Presumptive;...
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- Earlier, either in time or in order; Presumptive;...
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