antemeridian

[ an-tee-muh-rid-ee-uhn ]

adjective

1. occurring before noon.
2. of or relating to the forenoon.

antemeridian

/ ˌæntɪməˈrɪdɪən /

adjective

1. before noon; in the morning

Word History and Origins

Origin of antemeridian¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; ante- + meridian

Word History and Origins

Origin of antemeridian¹

C17: from Latin antemerīdiānus; see ante- , meridian

Example Sentences

Antemeridian, an-te-me-ri′di-an, adj. before midday or noon.

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