ANTECEDENT
/ˌantɪˈsiːdənt/
10 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of ANTECEDENT
Any thing that precedes another thing, especially the cause of the second thing.
An ancestor.
(grammar) A word, phrase or clause referred to by a pronoun.
Earlier, either in time or in order.
"an antecedent cause"
Presumptive.
"an antecedent improbability"
Synonyms of ANTECEDENT
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Examples of ANTECEDENT in a Sentence
- "an antecedent cause"
- "an antecedent improbability"
Word Details
Is ANTECEDENT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ANTECEDENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ANTECEDENT uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ANTECEDENT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | n | t | e | c | e | d | e | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ANTECEDENT
100 words from the letters in ANTECEDENT
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How to Use ANTECEDENT in Word Games
ANTECEDENT is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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