Earlier, either in time or in order.
Presumptive.
The first term of a ratio, i.e. the term a in the ratio a:b, the other being the consequent.
An ancestor.
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.
Arriving a time before expected; sooner than on time.
Near the start or beginning.
Near the start of the day.
Having begun to occur; in its early stages.
At a time in advance of the usual or expected event.
Of a star or class of stars, hotter than the sun.
A shift (scheduled work period) that takes place early in the day.
At a time before expected; sooner than usual.
Soon; in good time; seasonably.