antecedency

[an-tuh-seed-n-see]

noun

1. the quality or condition of being antecedent.

Word History and Origins

Origin of antecedency¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; anteced(ent) + -ency

Example Sentences

Some may be near unto goodness who are conceived far from it; and many things happen not likely to ensue from any promises of antecedencies.

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Most of thy reflections, particularly that which respects the difference as to the joys to be given by the virtuous and libertine of her sex, are fitter to come in as after-reflections than as antecedencies.

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