Word: precedent
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: prec
e
dent
Definition: Happening or taking place earlier in time; previous or preceding.
Morphemes:
Affix: precedent
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Happening or taking place earlier in time; previous or preceding.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: praecēdēns
Language: la
Decoded: praecedens
PoS: Participle
Meaning: preceding