precedence
The state of preceding in importance or priorityThe state of preceding in importance or priority.
» The contract has an override clause specifying which terms take precedence.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The state of preceding in importance or priority.
Family takes precedence over work, in an emergency.
Vorrang
предшествова́ниеpredšestvovánije
передуванняpereduvannja, старшинствоstaršynstvo
preceding in time
(countable, uncountable)Precedent.
Examples
6 sentencesThe contract has an override clause specifying which terms take precedence.
Tom set the precedence.
Whenever there is a conflict between my work and my family, my family always takes precedence.
deWenn es einen Konflikt zwischen meiner Arbeit und meiner Familie gibt, hat meine Familie immer Vorrang. — GaryGaryGary
It is very natural for a human being that one always give himself precedence over the interests of others.
Can sea-based trade take precedence over land-based trade in Algeria?
Translations
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Origin
From Middle French précédence (“the state of preceding, anteriority”). Morphologically preFrom Middle French précédence (“the state of preceding, anteriority”). Morphologically precede + -ence.
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Forms
plural: precedences| Singular | precedence |
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Synonyms
6 synonyms- status established in order of importance or urgency:precedencypriority
- the act of preceding in time or order or rank (as in a ceremony):precessionprecedency
- preceding in time:priorityantecedenceantecedencyanteriorityprecedency
Antonyms
4 antonymsWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable