Precursory [adjective]
Definition of Precursory:
preliminary, first
Synonyms of Precursory:
● Preparatory
● Inaugural
● Anterior
● Basic
● Beginning
● Early
● Elementary
● Incipient
● Initial
● Opening
● Original
● Prefatory
● Primary
● Prior
● Provisional
● Rudimentary
● Starting
● Initiatory
● Inductive
● Prelusive
● Preparative
● Proemial
Opposite/Antonyms of Precursory:
● Finishing
● Final
● Ending
● Last
● Concluding
Sentence/Example of Precursory:
Scrofula is only too often a precursory stage of tuberculosis.
The inventory of precursory types sees nothing but organic resemblances and disdains the differences of aptitude.
And is not this a fresh instalment, or a precursory adumbration, of that Truth into which the Paraclete should lead?
Brutandor dropped his head, and there are reasons for belief that the precursory symptoms of a smile appeared in his face.
Precursory notes on American insectivorous mammals, with descriptions of new species.
Tassis was despatched as chief of a legation, precursory to a more stately embassy to be confided to the Duke of Frias.
The moon was overcast, and the atmosphere stifling and oppressive, precursory of a thunderstorm.
So does a long vowel before r and another consonant, as in 'precursory'.
Pigmentation, of a yellowish or brownish color, is often a precursory and accompanying symptom.
As has been mentioned before, it does not as a rule attend the precursory symptoms.