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precursor vs predecessor

predecessor vs precursor

precursor and predecessor both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
precursor Yes No No No
predecessor Yes No No No
As nouns, precursor and predecessor are synonyms defined as:
  • precursor and predecessor: something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
Other synonyms of precursor include forerunner, harbinger, herald.
As nouns, predecessor is a hyponym of precursor; that is, predecessor is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than precursor:
  • precursor: a person who goes before or announces the coming of another
  • predecessor: one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
precursor (noun) predecessor (noun)
something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
a person who goes before or announces the coming of another one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
a substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction)
Difference between precursor and predecessor

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