an.te.ce.dent
adj.(形容词)Going before; preceding.先前的;前面的n.(名词)One that precedes another.前项:排在某一个前面的
A preceding occurrence, cause, or event.See Synonyms at cause 先前的情况:前面的起因、理由或事情参见 causeantecedents The important events and occurrences in one`s early life. antecedents 早先的:某人早期生活中的重要事情及事件antecedents One`s ancestors. antecedents 祖先Grammar The word, phrase, or clause to which a pronoun refers.【语法】 先行词:代名词所指代的词,短语或句子Mathematics The first term of a ratio.【数学】 比例前项Logic The conditional member of a hypothetical proposition.【逻辑学】 前提,前提条件:假设命题中的条件
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an.tece.dently
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