Preceding

/ prɪˈsiːdɪŋ /

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Existing or occurring before something else in time or order.

The preceding chapters provide important context for understanding the current events.

Coming before in a sequence.

In the preceding slide, we discussed the key findings of the research.

Prior to the current moment or event.

The preceding days were marked by severe weather conditions.

Having been mentioned or implied at an earlier time.

As noted in the preceding conversation, we need to revise our strategy.

From Latin praecedens, present participle of praecedere, meaning to go before.

preceding events

Events that occur before another event.

preceding remarks

Comments made before the current discussion.

proceeding

An action or series of actions taken in a formal manner.

succeeding

Following in order or sequence.

Earlier stuff

Let's look back at that earlier stuff before we move on.

That which came before

You gotta check out that which came before this event.