| asynchronous |
in computing, having each operation start after the preceding operation is complete. [1/2 definitions] |
| collective unconscious |
in Jungian psychology, the memories and other psychic contents that are accumulated by the experience of all preceding generations and that dwell within the unconscious mind of each individual. |
| critical |
in physics, of a state just preceding a nuclear reaction. [1/6 definitions] |
| denominate |
of a number, preceding a unit of measurement. [1/2 definitions] |
| determinism |
the belief or teaching that every effect, including human thoughts and actions, is completely and predictably determined by preceding causes and that, therefore, free will does not exist. |
| division sign |
a mathematical sign consisting of a small horizontal line with a dot above and below it, indicating that the numeral preceding it is to be divided by the numeral following it. |
| ex libris |
from the library of (the inscription on a bookplate preceding the name of the owner). |
| foregoing |
occurring or appearing just before; preceding; previous. |
| former1 |
preceding in order. [1/4 definitions] |
| formerly |
in the past; in a preceding time. |
| frontispiece |
an illustration facing or preceding the title page of a book. |
| Herr |
a German title of respect for men, preceding family names and professional titles, and corresponding to English "Mr." or "Sir". |
| mirza |
a distinguished title following the name of a Persian prince or preceding that of a high government official or distinguished scholar. |
| miss2 |
(cap.) the traditional title of an unmarried woman, preceding the surname, and currently often replaced by "Ms.". [1/2 definitions] |
| non sequitur |
something such as a remark or a conclusion that does not logically follow from the premise, evidence, or preceding statement. |
| nor |
used to continue or elaborate a negative statement in a preceding clause. [1/2 definitions] |
| overnight |
relating to the preceding night. [1/6 definitions] |
| prec. |
abbreviation of "preceded" or "preceding." |
| precedence |
the act of preceding. [1/3 definitions] |
| precession |
the act or condition of preceding; precedence. [1/3 definitions] |
| premenstrual |
of, relating to, or occurring during the time immediately preceding the onset of menstruation. |