Aforementioned

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Pronunciation: /əˌfɔːrˈmɛnʃənd/

Definitions of aforementioned

adjective describes a noun or pronoun that has been previously mentioned

Example Sentences

A1 The aforementioned book is on the top shelf.

A2 The aforementioned instructions were clear and easy to follow.

B1 The aforementioned rules must be followed by all employees.

B2 The aforementioned issues need to be addressed before moving forward.

C1 The aforementioned research paper provided valuable insights into the topic.

C2 The aforementioned project was completed ahead of schedule.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb by providing more information about the manner, place, time, degree, or frequency of an action

Example Sentences

A1 The aforementioned book is on the shelf.

A2 She followed the aforementioned instructions carefully.

B1 The aforementioned problem has been resolved.

B2 The aforementioned research study was published in a prestigious journal.

C1 The aforementioned policy changes will be implemented next month.

C2 The aforementioned project manager has extensive experience in the field.

Examples of aforementioned in a Sentence

formal The aforementioned research study provides valuable insights into the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems.

informal I forgot to mention the aforementioned book during our discussion yesterday.

slang I can't believe you actually bought the aforementioned dress after all that!

figurative The aforementioned elephant in the room is becoming harder to ignore as tensions rise within the group.

Grammatical Forms of aforementioned

past tense

aforementioned

plural

aforementioned

comparative

more aforementioned

superlative

most aforementioned

present tense

mentioning beforehand

future tense

will mention beforehand

perfect tense

have mentioned beforehand

continuous tense

is mentioning beforehand

singular

aforementioned

positive degree

aforementioned

infinitive

to mention beforehand

gerund

mentioning beforehand

participle

aforementioning

Origin and Evolution of aforementioned

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'aforementioned' originated from Middle English, a combination of 'afore' meaning 'before' and 'mentioned' meaning 'spoken of'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal and formal contexts, 'aforementioned' has evolved to be commonly used in written and spoken language to refer to something previously mentioned or stated.