transcription, транскрипция: [ pri-ˈsē-diŋ ]
adjective
Date: 15th century
: that immediately precedes in time or place
the preceding day
preceding paragraphs
Synonyms:
preceding , antecedent , foregoing , previous , prior , former , anterior mean being before. preceding usually implies being immediately before in time or in place
the preceding sentence
antecedent applies to order in time and may suggest a causal relation
conditions antecedent to the revolution
foregoing applies chiefly to statements
the foregoing remarks
previous and prior imply existing or occurring earlier, but prior often adds an implication of greater importance
a child from a previous marriage
a prior obligation
former implies always a definite comparison or contrast with something that is latter
the former name of the company
anterior applies to position before or ahead of usually in space, sometimes in time or order
the anterior lobe of the brain