antécédents — meaning in English
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English meaning
- background noun The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.
- prior adj Coming before in time or order; earlier.
Senses
antécédents is used for these senses in English:
- background Information relevant to the current situation about past events; history.
- prior (Canada, US, law enforcement, chiefly, in the plural) A previous arrest or criminal conviction on someone's criminal record. [from 19th c.]
- track record (idiomatic) The past performance of a person, organization, or product, viewed in its entirety and usually for the purpose of making a judgment.
background — full definition
- noun The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.
- noun A person's history, education, or experience.
- adj Less prominent or noticeable; running behind the main action.
- verb To gather relevant background information on a person or subject.
prior — full definition
- adj Coming before in time or order; earlier.
- noun A senior member of a religious order, ranking just below an abbot.