precursors

noun

Definition of precursorsnext
plural of precursor
1
as in forerunners
one that announces or indicates the later arrival of another 18th-century lyric poets like Robert Burns were precursors of the Romantics

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2
as in ancestors
something belonging to an earlier time from which something else was later developed a precursor of the modern eggplant

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  1. symptoms
  2. ancestors
  3. angels
Noun
  • With the relentless drive of a professional athlete, Lundqvist’s initial instinct was to try to push through when he was first hit with his pericarditis symptoms.
    Carol Schram, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The infectious period typically lasts until the rash appears, usually about a week after the onset of symptoms.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of symptoms
Noun
  • For the mother of one, the piano, with the faces of their ancestors carved into it, is their family legacy.
    Ronda Racha Penrice, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • These tasks resonate with our human essence, inherited from our ancestors, offering fulfillment that goes beyond economic value and speaks to our need for hands-on, purposeful engagement in the world.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of ancestors
Noun
  • Back in the days no network of business angels existed, that’s why founders came to Rheingau for capitalization and support.
    Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Back then, Germany had just a handful of venture funds, and no real network of business angels.
    Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of angels
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