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PRECURSOR

(noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Precursor.

Precursor - as a noun

A substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction)

A person who goes before or announces the coming of another

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forerunner13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
individual15mortal8person8somebody16someone9soul4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forerunner13harbinger15herald10predecessor16

Precursor - as an adjective

(of intersymbol interference) caused by the following symbol.

Example Sentences

"The discovery of fossilized footprints was a precursor to unlocking the secrets of dinosaur behavior."
"The film was a precursor to the wave of superhero movies that would dominate the box office."
"The Wright brothers' glider was a precursor to the invention of the airplane."
"The economic recession was seen as a precursor to a decline in consumer spending."
"The artist's early sketches served as precursors to his famous paintings."
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Word Game Points

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

PRECURSOR has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is PRECURSOR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, precursor is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRECURSOR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is PRECURSOR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, precursor is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRECURSOR has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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