HyperDic: precursor

English > 3 senses of the word precursor:
NOUNsubstanceprecursora substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction)
person precursor, forerunnera person who goes before or announces the coming of another
communicationprecursor, harbinger, forerunner, predecessor, heraldsomething that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
precursor > pronunciation
Soundspriyker'ser
RhymesAcer ... Wurlitzer: 99 rhymes with ser...
English > precursor: 3 senses > noun 1, substance
MeaningA substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction).
CategorybiochemistryThe organic chemistry of compounds and processes occurring in organisms
Broadermaterial, stuffThe tangible / tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
Spanishprecursor
Catalanprecursor
English > precursor: 3 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA person who goes before or announces the coming of another.
Synonymforerunner
NarrowerpredecessorOne who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
Broaderperson, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soulA human being
Spanishprecursor
Catalanprecursor
English > precursor: 3 senses > noun 3, communication
MeaningSomething that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone.
Synonymsharbinger, forerunner, predecessor, herald
Broaderindication, indicantSomething that serves to indicate or suggest
Spanishanunciador, heraldo, nuncio, precursora, precursor, predecesor, presagio
Catalananunciador, precursor

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