antemeridian
[ an-tee-muh-rid-ee-uhn ]
adjective
occurring before noon.
of or relating to the forenoon.
Origin of antemeridian
1- Compare antimeridian.
Words that may be confused with antemeridian
- antemeridian , antimeridian
Words Nearby antemeridian
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How to use antemeridian in a sentence
antemeridian, an-te-me-ri′di-an, adj. before midday or noon.
British Dictionary definitions for antemeridian
antemeridian
/ (ˌæntɪməˈrɪdɪən) /
adjective
before noon; in the morning
Origin of antemeridian
1C17: from Latin antemerīdiānus; see ante-, meridian
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