precedence

Word parts

pre- + cede + -ence
precede + cedeence

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈpresɪdəns/

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Noun

Singular precedence

Plural precedences

1. (uncountable) If x has or takes Precedence over y, x is more important or has a higher priority than y.

   Safety should take precedence over speed.

   In this company, the boss's decisions have precedence over all others.

Related words

• precede