precedence

CEFRC1

/ˈpɹɛsɪd(ə)ns/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The condition of being more important or dealt with first.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The state of preceding in importance or priority.

Examples

  • Can sea-based trade take precedence over land-based trade in Algeria?

  • For the last seven years, I've given this fight precedence over my own life.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈpɹiːsɪd(ə)ns/
  • /pɹɪˈsiːd(ə)ns/

Deep Dive

More examples

In context

  • Family takes precedence over work, in an emergency.

  • Tom set the precedence.

  • I wrote to […] Mr. Payne, who was wholly unconscious that we were engaged on the same work, and freely offered him precedence and possession of the field till no longer wanted.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle French précédence (“the state of preceding, anteriority”). Morphologically precede + -ence.