Antecedent(noun)
A thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another.
Hindi meaning:पूर्ववर्ती कारण
Synonyms: Precursor, Forerunner, Predecessor, Prior
Antonyms: Consequence, Result, Outcome, Effect
Example: The heavy rainfall was the antecedent of the flood in the region.
Trick to remember: Ante means before, so antecedent = jo pehle aaye, matlab before event.
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