Antecedemos

Antecedemos is a Portuguese verb form meaning we precede. It is the first person plural present indicative of the verb anteceder, which conveys the idea of going before, preceding, or coming earlier in time, order, or place. The term can appear in formal and written contexts where temporal or sequential precedence is being described.

Etymology and meaning: Anteceder derives from the prefix ante- (before) combined with the Latin cedere (to go, to yield). In everyday usage, anteceder indicates that one element occurs prior to another, whether in time, sequence, or causation. The related noun antecedente can denote the preceding element, condition, or background in logic, history, or reasoning.

Usage: The form antecedemos is most common in formal or technical prose. It can be used to describe events that occur earlier than others, to establish ordering in a timeline, or to preface statements with prior information. In logic, the word antecedente appears as the preceding condition in an implication, contrasted with its consequent. The verb antever, though related in sense, is less common and has a distinct nuance of foreseeing rather than merely preceding.

Conjugation and related forms: Present indicative forms include eu antecedo, tu antecedes, ele antecede, nós antecedemos, vós antecedeis, eles antecedem. The participle is antecedido and the gerund is antecedendos or antecedendo, depending on regional variation. See also antecedente, antecedência and terms related to sequencing or preemption.

See also: antecedente, antecedência, antever, preceder.