Pronunciation: /ˈprɪˌkɜrsər/
noun a person or thing that comes before another of the same kind; a forerunner
A1 A precursor to winter is the falling of leaves in autumn.
A2 The discovery of fire was a precursor to many technological advancements.
B1 The economic recession was seen as a precursor to the financial crisis.
B2 The artist's early sketches served as a precursor to his masterpiece.
C1 The scientist's groundbreaking research was considered a precursor to modern medicine.
C2 The treaty signed in 1648 was a precursor to the establishment of international law.
adjective serving as a preliminary or prelude to something else
A1 The precursor event to the party is a casual meet-up.
A2 Her excitement was a precursor to the surprise announcement.
B1 The early morning fog was a precursor to the storm that would come later.
B2 The economic downturn was seen as a precursor to the company's eventual bankruptcy.
C1 The scientific research conducted in the 1960s served as a precursor to modern advancements in technology.
C2 The artist's early works are considered precursors to the groundbreaking pieces he would create later in his career.
formal The discovery of DNA was a precursor to the field of genetics.
informal Her success in high school was a precursor to her acceptance into a top university.
slang His mixtape was a precursor to his debut album.
figurative The first drops of rain were a precursor to the approaching storm.
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