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precursor
[pri-kur-ser, pree-kur-]
noun
a person or thing that precedes, as in a job, a method, etc.; predecessor.
Synonyms:a person, animal, or thing that goes before and indicates the approach of someone or something else; harbinger.
The first robin is a precursor of spring.
Synonyms:Chemistry, Biochemistry.a chemical that is transformed into another compound, as in the course of a chemical reaction, and therefore precedes that compound in the synthetic pathway.
Cholesterol is a precursor of testosterone.
Biology.a cell or tissue that gives rise to a variant, specialized, or more mature form.
precursor
/ ɪˈɜːə /
noun
a person or thing that precedes and shows or announces someone or something to come; harbinger
a predecessor or forerunner
a chemical substance that gives rise to another more important substance
Word History and Origins
Origin of precursor1
Word History and Origins
Origin of precursor1
Example Sentences
His patients and their families were worried that the voices might be precursors of psychosis such as schizophrenia.
At just over 100 pages long, the commission's interim findings are a precursor to the main report, which is expected be published later this summer and give recommendations.
But while that deal seemed like a precursor to moving on from the USC series, Sports Illustrated reported this week that it was not expected to stand in the way of continuing with the Trojans.
A FBI terrorism investigator said in court filings that police recovered 130 pounds of bomb-making chemicals, called precursors, from the garage of Beal’s Long Beach home.
Sharony’s attorney, Matthew Umhofer, said he has not received any response to the whistleblower complaint, which is a precursor to a lawsuit.
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