transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈprē-vē-əs ]
adjective
Etymology: Latin praevius leading the way, from prae- pre- + via way — more at way
Date: 1625
1. : going before in time or order : prior
2. : acting too soon : premature
somewhat previous in his conclusion
Synonyms: see preceding
• pre·vi·ous·ly adverb
• pre·vi·ous·ness noun