Aforementioned Meaning
/əˈfɔːˌmɛn.ʃənd/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjPreviously mentioned.
nounThe one or ones mentioned previously.
Sentence Examples
Tom proposed to Mary on the aforementioned afternoon, but she rejected him.
As soon as the aforementioned problems have been dealt with, building can continue.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ report from yesterday's meeting contains the data we need.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ rules apply to all students participating in the event.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English afore- English mentioned English aforementioned From afore- + mentioned.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The tombs where they lay, rested, and slept to problem solve amongst one another telepathically were secured to the deck by crisscrossing to center heavy stainless-steel chains’ that encapsulated and encased each of the aforementioned Gods, Goddesses, and Princessian High Priestesses."
— 2020, Ignaziano Lafluer Garnier, The Pretender One the Intender, Xlibris, →ISBN:
"DeMaio's problem with the resolution is in part related to the section calling out various anti-LBGTQ+ bills, which reads: "The aforementioned anti-LGBTQ+ bills disproportionately target TGI people and include efforts to prohibit access to lifesaving gender-affirming health care, […]"
— 2025 June 26, Mandy Taheri, “Gay California Lawmaker Blasts 'Inflammatory' Pride resolution”, in Newsweek:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ report from yesterday's meeting contains the data we need.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ rules apply to all students participating in the event.