# anteriority

> English word · Noun · IPA /ænˌtɪəɹiˈɒɹɪti/

## Definitions
1. The state of being previous or preceding in time or in situation.

## Etymology
From Middle French antériorité, from Late Latin anteriōritās, corresponding to anterior + -ity.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/anteriority