A preceding occurrence or condition that influences subsequent events.

Something that came before another thing, typically in a logical or chronological sequence.

पहले आने वाली चीज

English Usage: The antecedent in the sentence provided clarity to its meaning.

Hindi Usage: वाक्य में पूर्ववर्ती शब्द ने उसके अर्थ में स्पष्टता प्रदान की.