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Predate

usgb/ˌpriːˈdeɪt/Volume
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Historical SequencePlay
Use 'predate' to discuss the order in which historical events or objects appeared. SlideThe invention of the wheel predates the construction of ancient pyramids.
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Not Prior ArtPlay
'Predate' is not used for describing precedents in legal contexts or intellectual property. SlideWhile the technique was innovative, it did not predate existing patents.
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Temporal ContextPlay
Use 'predate' to clarify time-based relationships without specifying the exact dates or times. SlideStone tools predate the Bronze Age by millennia.