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Synonyms for previousness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : pree-vee-uhs
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpri vi əs

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Définition of previousness

Origin :
  • 1620s, from Latin praevius "going before," from prae "before" (see pre-) + via "road" (see via). Related: Previously.
  • As in precedence : noun highest in rank; first in order
  • As in priority : noun first concern
  • As in precedency : noun precedence
Example sentences :
  • The priest will of course require the youthful sinners to confess and do penance for their previousness before he will marry them.
  • Extract from : « The Inhabitants of the Philippines » by Frederic H. Sawyer
  • A flash of good sense showed her the previousness of her calculations, and she mentally withdrew her hand from meddling.
  • Extract from : « Aurora the Magnificent » by Gertrude Hall

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