precursory

[ pri-kur-suh-ree ]

adjective

1. of the nature of a precursor; preliminary; introductory:

   precursory remarks.

2. indicative of something to follow:

   precursory indications of disease.

precursory

/ prɪˈkɜːsərɪ /

adjective

1. serving as a precursor
2. preliminary or introductory

Word History and Origins

Origin of precursory¹

From the Latin word praecursōrius, dating back to 1590–1600. See precursor, cursory

Example Sentences

In the dark branches of the trees the wind whistled mournfully, and the scudding clouds were precursory of rain.

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The inventory of precursory types sees nothing but organic resemblances and disdains the differences of aptitude.

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Pigmentation, of a yellowish or brownish color, is often a precursory and accompanying symptom.

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As has been mentioned before, it does not as a rule attend the precursory symptoms.

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This brilliant sun suddenly burst upon me unheralded by any precursory ray.

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Related Words

• exploratory
• preparatory
• prior