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precursory

/prɪˈkɜːrsəri/ adjective · British & US
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What does precursory mean?

adjective

Coming before something else in time; serving as a warning or indication of something that is going to happen. Often used to describe something that is a precursor or forerunner.

Example

"The precursory signs of a storm included darkening skies and a sudden drop in temperature."

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