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prior(preceding, precedence, precursor)
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precedent(preceding, precedence, precursor)
8
introductory(adjective, beginning, first, previous, earlier)
7
preceding(adjective, opening, basic, past, first)
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antecedent(adjective, precedence, prior)
6
foregoing(adjective, past, previous, higher, earlier)
6
previous(adjective, preceding)
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anterior
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former(noun, adjective, past, previous, higher)
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abovementioned(higher, upper, preceding, precedence)
3
aforementioned(adjective, head, previous, higher, earlier)
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aforesaid
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before-mentioned
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pre-existent
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pre-existing
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APASmart Define. (2015). precursory thesaurus. Retrieved September 22, 2026, from https://smartdefine.org/precursory/thesaurus/synonyms
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