45 entries under precursor topic. ×

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antecedent(noun, adjective, time, example, precede)
14
prototype(noun, part, fake, measure, copy)
11
prior(adjective, time, earlier, precede, before)
7
precursor(noun, original, pattern, example, sample)
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forerunner(noun, original, pattern, example, sample)
6
preliminary(adjective, preparation, precedence)
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harbinger
6
predecessor
5
pioneer
5
precursory(precedence, priority)
5
prefatory(adjective, precedence)
4
ancestor
4
avant-garde
4
introductory(adjective, precedence, priority)
3
bellwether
3
forebear
3
herald
3
inaugural
3
leader
3
scout
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