preceding

[ pri-see-ding ]
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adjective
  1. that precedes; previous: Refer back to the footnote on the preceding page.

Origin of preceding

1
First recorded in 1485–95; precede + -ing2

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British Dictionary definitions for preceding

preceding

/ (prɪˈsiːdɪŋ) /


adjective
  1. (prenominal) going or coming before; former

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