Präzedenz

[ˌpʁɛːt͡sɛˈdɛnt͡s]

/[ˌpʁɛːt͡sɛˈdɛnt͡s]/ noun

The verdict

“Präzedenz” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
9
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Vorrang in der hierarchischen Ordnung unter Berücksichtigung der Rangfolge

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Index DE-prazedenz · Präzedenz · German

Präzedenz · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "P" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for Präzedenz
PropertyValue
HeadwordPräzedenz
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˌpʁɛːt͡sɛˈdɛnt͡s]
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Präzedenz“ im Deutschen

Präzedenzsitzt jenseits der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Formen, im Schwanz spezialisierten oder seltenen Wortschatzes.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Präzedenz is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˌpʁɛːt͡sɛˈdɛnt͡s]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

Our edit-distance generator produced no likely misspellings for Präzedenz, since its letter pattern doesn't lend itself to common typo substitutions. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct German form is Präzedenz, spelled P-R-Ä-Z-E-D-E-N-Z.

Definition

  1. 1
    Vorrang in der hierarchischen Ordnung unter Berücksichtigung der Rangfolge
  2. 2
    Vorrang von Operatoren

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how Präzedenz appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Wer diese Position innehatte, der genoss bei Hofe Präzedenz.
  2. Der Präzedenz der Kurie konnte und wollte sich keiner widersetzen.

Synonyms

This word in other languages

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Präzedenz"?
"Präzedenz" is spelled P-R-Ä-Z-E-D-E-N-Z. The IPA pronunciation is [ˌpʁɛːt͡sɛˈdɛnt͡s].
What does "Präzedenz" mean?
As a noun, "Präzedenz" means: Vorrang in der hierarchischen Ordnung unter Berücksichtigung der Rangfolge
How do you pronounce "Präzedenz"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Präzedenz" is [ˌpʁɛːt͡sɛˈdɛnt͡s]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Präzedenz" come from?
"Präzedenz" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list