Antecedent

Pronunciation: /ˌæn.təˈsid.nt/ Explain

An antecedent is the first of two statements in an "if-then" relationship (an implication): If antecedent then consequent.

Example

If the sides of a quadrilateral are perpendicular then the quadrilateral is a rectangle.

References

1. McAdams, David E.. All Math Words Dictionary, antecedent. 2nd Classroom edition 20150108-4799968. pg 17. Life is a Story Problem LLC. January 8, 2015. Buy the book
2. antecedent. www.merriam-webster.com. Merriam-Webster. Last Accessed 6/12/2018. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antecedent. Buy the book

More Information

• McAdams, David E.. Consequent. allmathwords.org. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. 1/12/2019. http://www.allmathwords.org/en/c/consequent.html.

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McAdams, David E. Antecedent. 1/12/2019. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. http://www.allmathwords.org/en/a/antecedent.html.

Revision History

1/12/2019: Added example. (McAdams, David E.)
12/21/2018: Reviewed and corrected IPA pronunication. (McAdams, David E.)
6/14/2018: Removed broken links, updated license, implemented new markup. (McAdams, David E.)
5/3/2010: Initial version. (McAdams, David E.)