preceding
UK: prɪˈsiːdɪŋ | US: prɪˈsiːdɪŋ
adj. coming before in time, order, or position
v. (present participle of precede) to go before in time, rank, or importance
preceding = pre<before> + ced<go> + ing<present participle suffix>
- pre (from Latin prae, meaning "before")
- ced (from Latin cedere, meaning "to go, yield")
- ing (English suffix forming present participles or gerunds)
Etymology Origin:
The word preceding traces back to Latin roots. Pre- (before) combines with cedere (to go), reflecting the idea of "going before." Over time, the Latin praecedere evolved into Old French preceder, and later Middle English preceden. The -ing suffix was added to form the present participle or adjective, solidifying its modern meaning of "coming before."
The preceding chapter explains the basic concepts.
Her name appears in the preceding list of winners.
A loud noise preceded the earthquake.
The preceding events set the stage for the conflict.
In the preceding years, technology advanced rapidly.