Preceding
Preceding adjective - Going before another in time or order.
Previously described and preceding are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Previously described" instead an adjective "Preceding".
Previously described
Preceding and previously described are semantically related. You can use "Preceding" instead an adjective phrase "Previously described".
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Previously described and Preceding. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 10, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/preceding/previously_described
Preceding & Previously described. N.p., 2016. Web. 10 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/preceding/previously_described>.
Previously described or Preceding. 2016. Accessed August 10, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/preceding/previously_described.
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