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Precession

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precedencenounThe state of preceding in importance or priority.

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precedencenounThe state of preceding in importance or priority.
magnetometernoun(physics) An instrument used to measure the intensity and direction of a magnetic field, especially at points on the Earth's surface; sometimes used as metal detector.
precedencynounPrecedence; superiority.
preambulationnoun(obsolete) A walking or going before; precedence.
preordainmentnounThe act of preordaining something.
predecessorshipnounThe state or condition of being a predecessor.
antecedencenounThe relationship of preceding something in time or order.
prioritynounAn item's relative importance.
preveniencenoun(Methodism) The act or condition of occurring earlier, of being antecedent.
preoccurrencenounPrior to an occurrence.
precursorshipnounThe position or condition of a precursor.
prevenancenoun(countable) An act of kindness; a courteous or thoughtful gesture.
precessornoun(obsolete) A predecessor; one who came before.
precedernounOne who precedes.
precurrernounObsolete form of precursor. [That which precurses: a forerunner, predecessor, or indicator of approaching events.]
prednoun(countable, informal) Abbreviation of predicate. [(grammar) The part of the sentence (or clause) which states a property that a subject has or is characterized by.]
priorshipnounThe state or office of prior.
precursornounThat which precurses: a forerunner, predecessor, or indicator of approaching events.
leadnoun(uncountable) A heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity. It is easily fusible, forms alloys with other metals, and is an ingredient of solder and type metal. Atomic number 82, symbol Pb (from Latin plumbum).
antecedencynounAntecedence (various senses).

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