antecedent

UK
/ˌæntɪˈsiːd(ə)nt/
US
/ˌæntɪˈsidənt/
antecedentsubstantiv
antecedents
Pl.
UK
/ˌæn.tɪˈsiː.dənt/
US
/ˌæn.təˈsi.dənt/
Übersetzungen
The antecedent of the modern computer was the mechanical calculator.
Предшественником современного компьютера был механический калькулятор.
In grammar, the antecedent is the noun to which a pronoun refers.
В грамматике антецедент — это существительное, к которому относится местоимение.
Definitionen
A thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another.
The antecedent to the modern computer was the mechanical calculator.
A person's ancestors or family background.
Her antecedents were traced back to the early settlers of the region.
In grammar, the noun to which a pronoun refers.
In the sentence 'The car that he bought is red,' 'car' is the antecedent of 'that.'
In logic and mathematics, the first term in a conditional statement or of a ratio.
In the conditional statement 'If P, then Q,' P is the antecedent.
Synonyme
preceding event
prior occurrence
antecedentadjektiv
more antecedent
Komp.
most antecedent
Super.
UK
/ˌæntɪˈsiːd(ə)nt/
US
/ˌæntɪˈsidənt/
Übersetzungen
The antecedent events led to the current situation.
Предшествующие события привели к текущей ситуации.
Definitionen
Preceding in time or order; prior.
The antecedent events led to the current situation.
antecedentssubstantiv

antecedent

antecedents
Pl.
Frequently used as a plural-only noun meaning 'ancestors' or 'previous circumstances'; treated as a lexicalized plural.
Übersetzungen
предкиобычно во мн. ч.
The candidate’s aristocratic antecedents were well known.
Аристократические предки кандидата были хорошо известны.
To understand the conflict, we must examine its historical antecedents.
Чтобы понять конфликт, мы должны изучить его исторические предпосылки.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
происхождениесемейное прошлое, родословная
Definitionen
a person’s ancestors or family background
The candidate’s aristocratic antecedents were well known.
previous events, circumstances, or causes that have a bearing on a later situation
To understand the conflict, we must examine its historical antecedents.