An ancestor.
The first term of a ratio, i.e. the term a in the ratio a:b, the other being the consequent.
Previous principles, conduct, history, etc.
Any thing that precedes another thing, especially the cause of the second thing.
A word, phrase or clause referred to by a pronoun.
The first of two subsets of a sequent, consisting of all the sequent's formulae which are valuated as true.
The conditional part of a hypothetical proposition, i.e. p→q, where p is the antecedent, and q is the consequent.
Earlier, either in time or in order.
Presumptive.
A person or other entity who is first or among the earliest in any field of inquiry, enterprise, or progress.
A member of a children’s organization operated by the Communist Party, typically in the second of three stages toward becoming an member of the Party itself.
One who goes before, as into the wilderness, preparing the way for others to follow.
Some people will consider their national heroes to be pioneers of civilization.
A member of any of several European organizations advocating abstinence from alcohol.
To be the first to do or achieve (something), preparing the way for others to follow.