aforementioned
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of aforementioned
Explanation
Something that was mentioned before is aforementioned. Once you've written about something, it can then be referred to as aforementioned. You already know that to mention something is to bring it up, so if you consider that afore sounds a little like before, you'll know that aforementioned is simply something that's been said previously. After your father has asked you to wash the dishes, do the laundry, and vacuum the rug, he might hand you five bucks upon completion of the aforementioned chores. This word shows up in writing more than speech. Writers often mention their own aforementioned ideas.
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Example Sentences
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Unlike the 2019 GPT-2 paper, this fearmongering has broken through in a remarkable way, prompting the public to panic over stories about programmed “agents” from the aforementioned firms hacking into other companies’ infrastructure.
From Slate ● Sep. 15, 2026
In the aforementioned Vanguard Total World Stock ETF, the word “total” is a buyer’s first clue that it is more than just developed-market large and midcap companies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
So does “Finding Emily” pass the aforementioned rom-com test?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
In the aforementioned Vogue article, Charli played the interviewer a track called Rock Music, featuring the lyric: "I think the dancefloor is dead, so now we're making rock music".
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
“It’s me giving you another chance,” Ruby corrected, a string of the aforementioned saliva glistening between their lips when she drew back to speak.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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