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Predecessor
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Meaning
Noun
●
One who
precedes
; one who has
preceded
another in any state,
position
,
office
, etc.; one whom another
follows
or
comes after
, in any
office
or
position
.
●
A model or type of
machinery
or
device
which
precedes
the current (or
later
) one. Usually used to
describe
an
earlier
,
outdated
model.
●
In Mathematics:
A
vertex
having a
directed path
to another
vertex
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Synonyms
Antecessor
Ancestor
Ancient
Elder
Foreganger
Forerunner
Precessor
Predecessor
Precursor
PræDecessor
Predecessour
Antonyms
Successor
Related
Counterpart
Namesake
Contemporaries
Sequel
Protege
Founder
Precursor
Successors
Rival
President
Forebear
Father
Forebears
Founders
Flagship
Presidency
Cousin
Stablemate
Founding
Competitor
Brainchild
Progenitor
Grandson
Leader
Originator
Legacy
Forefather
Chairman
Opponent
Debut
Pioneer
Family
Beginning
Son
Mother
Ceo
Genesis
Headquarters
Neighbour
Preceding
Sister Ship
Vice President
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