What is the correct spelling for ANTECENDENT?

If someone misspells "antecendent", it's likely they meant "antecedent". An antecedent refers to something that precedes or comes before. It can apply to grammatical terms, family history, cause and effect relationships and more. Always double-check your spelling to convey your ideas accurately!

Correct spellings for ANTECENDENT

  • antecedent The antecedent of "he" in the sentence "John went to the store; he needed to buy milk" is "John."
  • antecedents The antecedents of the family recipe can be traced back to the 19th century.