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prec·e·dence
 precedence
- pronunciation:
- pre
s
dns
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of preceding.
- synonyms:
- antecedence, anteriority, precession, primacy
- similar words:
- anticipation, lead
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| definition 2: |
priority in rank, order, or importance.
- synonyms:
- preeminence, preference, primacy, priority
- similar words:
- ascendancy, privilege, seniority, superiority
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| definition 3: |
priority in time.
- synonyms:
- antecedence, anteriority, primacy, priority
- similar words:
- preexistence
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| related words: |
preference |
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