predate

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   To designate a date earlier than the actual one

   To designate a date earlier than the actual one; to move a date, appointment, event, or period of time to an earlier point (contrast "postdate".)

2. 2

   To exist or to occur before something else

   To exist or to occur before something else; to antedate.

   • The Chinese use of Pascal's Triangle predates its discovery by Blaise Pascal.
   • "The Tees Valley has ageing diesel trains that predate any form of emission control.
3. 3

   A publication, such as a newspaper or magazine, that is issued with a printed date later…

   A publication, such as a newspaper or magazine, that is issued with a printed date later than the date of issue.

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   1. 4

      To prey upon something.

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• synonymbackdate
• synonymforedate
• synonymprecede
• synonympredate
• synonympreexist
• antonymoverdateantonym(s) of
• antonympostdate