English Explanatory Dictionary

anteriority

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being previous or preceding in time or in situation.

Pronunciation

/ænˌtɪəɹiˈɒɹɪti/ /ænˌtɪɹiˈɔɹɪti/

Word forms

anteriority anteriorities

Etymology

From Middle French antériorité, from Late Latin anteriōritās, corresponding to anterior + -ity.

Synonyms

antecedence antecedency anteriority precedence priority

Antonyms

posteriority
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