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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As of Thursday’s close, more than half of the aforementioned funds had a negative annualized total return for the past five years.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
In my April 18 column, I questioned the wisdom of investing in a playground that would remain unsafe unless there was a plan to address all the aforementioned issues.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
Sometimes, the differential is simply about the time elapsed: A stunning silver pitcher by the aforementioned Revere with accompanying documentation was estimated to bring—at auction, as the experts always caution—between $25,000 and $60,000.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Living up to the soaring standards set by the aforementioned trio is an expectation Williams and his Wales colleagues have no option but to cope with.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
This of course is after the aforementioned armpit-sniffing episode, which fortunately goes unwitnessed, Kelsey says yes—or, at least, I think she does.
From "The Misfits" by James Howe
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