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单词 predecessors
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predecessor

noun

pre·​de·​ces·​sor ˈpre-də-ˌse-sər How to pronounce predecessor (audio)
ˈprē-;
ˌpre-də-ˈse-,
ˌprē- How to pronounce predecessor (audio)
1
: one that precedes
especially : a person who has previously occupied a position or office to which another has succeeded
2
archaic : ancestor

Synonyms

  • ancestor
  • antecedent
  • archetype
  • daddy
  • foregoer
  • forerunner
  • granddaddy
  • grandaddy
  • precursor
  • prototype
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Example Sentences

Today's computers are much faster than their predecessors were. the once-ubiquitous typewriter was the predecessor of today's electronic keyboard
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English predecessour, from Anglo-French predecessur, from Late Latin praedecessor, from Latin prae- pre- + decessor retiring governor, from decedere to depart, retire from office — more at decease

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

predecessor

noun

pre·​de·​ces·​sor ˈpre-də-ˌse-sər How to pronounce predecessor (audio)
ˈprē-
: a person who held a job or position before someone else

predecessors

noun

plural of predecessor
as in forerunners
something belonging to an earlier time from which something else was later developed the once-ubiquitous typewriter was the predecessor of today's electronic keyboard

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • forerunners
  • ancestors
  • precursors
  • antecedents
  • originals
  • prototypes
  • granddaddies
  • originators
  • grandaddies
  • archetypes
  • models
  • daddies
  • mothers
  • foregoers
  • fathers
  • sires

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • descendants
  • descendents
  • derivatives
  • offshoots
  • sons
  • daughters
  • byproducts
  • outgrowths
  • spin-offs
  • by-products
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