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ANTEDATING

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Antedating.

Antedating - as a verb

Be earlier in time; go back further

Example: "Stone tools precede bronze tools"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
antecede11forego10forgo9precede12predate10

Establish something as being earlier relative to something else

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
foredate12predate10

Antedating - as a noun

The action of marking with an earlier date.

An earlier citation of a lexical item.

Example: "The new edition of the dictionary contains several antedatings."

Example Sentences

"The linguist found an antedating of the word in an old manuscript."
"The discovery of the antedating challenged the previously accepted timeline."
"The antedating of this term provides valuable insights into its evolution."
"The antedating proves that the concept predates the commonly believed time period."
"The scholar's study focuses on antedatings found in medieval literature."
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Word Game Points

Is ANTEDATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, antedating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ANTEDATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is ANTEDATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, antedating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ANTEDATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is ANTEDATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, antedating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ANTEDATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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