aforementioned

[uh-fawr-men-shuhnd, uh-fohr-, uh-fawr-men-shuhnd, uh-fohr-]

adjective

1. cited or mentioned earlier or previously.

aforementioned

/ əˈfɔːˌmɛnʃənd /

adjective

1. (usually prenominal) (chiefly in legal documents) stated or mentioned before or already

Word History and Origins

Origin of aforementioned¹

First recorded in 1580–90; afore + mention + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The aforementioned Six Nations will be hugely anticipated, and should be another classic, while 2026 also sees the inaugural Nations Championship in the men's game.

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While not all of the aforementioned players see awards as central to their mission — Black Bear leading with “Christy” is coincidental, for instance — being in contention can help fledgling distributors find their footing.

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It was around this time that she and the Patti Smith Group decided to disband, which resulted in the aforementioned rumors surrounding her motives.

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Actually the school was named after its founder, the aforementioned Agatha Swanburne, but in the interest of time Penelope let the error pass.

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“I think I just have a knack for being at the right place at the right time,” Baker says when asked about his contributions to the aforementioned legendary bands.

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Related Words

• departed 
• erstwhile 
• old