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precursor

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/pɾɨ.kuɾ.ˈsoɾ/pre·cur·sor

Definition

1

One that precedes and indicates the approach of another.

Usage examples

The steam engine was a precursor to the Industrial Revolution.
His early sketches were precursors to his later masterpieces.

Common combinations

precursor ofa precursor roleconsidered a precursor