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.
The last round, game or match in a contest, after which the winner is determined.
A final examination; a test or examination given at the end of a term or class; the test that concludes a class.
A final examination taken at the end of the final year of an undergraduate course, which contributes towards a student's degree classification.
The tonic or keynote of a Gregorian mode, and hence the final note of any conventional melody played in that mode.
The final part of a syllable, the combination of medial and rime in phonetics and phonology.
Word-final; occurring at the end of a word.
Respecting an end or object to be gained; respecting the purpose or ultimate end in view.
Conclusive; decisive.
Last; ultimate.
Expressing purpose; as in the term final clause.