adj
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aforementioned
uh-FAW-mehn-shuhnd
Aforementioned (adj) means Referred to or named earlier in the same document or conversation. Example: “The aforementioned contract terms remain unchanged.”
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Referred to or named earlier in the same document or conversation.
"The aforementioned contract terms remain unchanged."
"Please review the aforementioned deadlines before signing."
How to use aforementioned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal way of saying "mentioned earlier" or "already named."
When to use it
Common in legal and formal writing; sounds stiff in everyday conversation.
Common pairings
the aforementioned document
aforementioned terms
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Etymology
From afore ("before") plus "mentioned."
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What does “aforementioned” mean?
The word “aforementioned” means referred to or named earlier in the same document or conversation. In plain terms, a formal way of saying "mentioned earlier" or "already named.".
How do you pronounce “aforementioned”?
“Aforementioned” is pronounced uh-FAW-mehn-shuhnd (/əˈfɔɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/ in IPA).
How do you use “aforementioned” in a sentence?
Here is “aforementioned” used in a sentence: “The aforementioned contract terms remain unchanged.”
What is another word for “aforementioned”?
Words with a similar meaning to “aforementioned” include abovementioned, aforesaid and mentioned.
What is the opposite of “aforementioned”?
The opposite of “aforementioned” — its antonyms — are following and undermentioned.
What part of speech is “aforementioned”?
“Aforementioned” is an adjective.
Is “aforementioned” a common word?
“Aforementioned” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is aforementioned formal or informal?
"Aforementioned" is a formal word, common in legal, academic, and business writing to refer back to something already named, and it would sound overly stiff in casual conversation.
Where does aforementioned go in a sentence?
"Aforementioned" is used as an adjective before the noun it refers to, as in "the aforementioned contract," always pointing back to something introduced earlier in the same text.
What is the difference between aforementioned and above-mentioned?
Both refer to something named earlier in a document and are essentially interchangeable; "aforementioned" is more common in legal and formal American usage, while "above-mentioned" appears more frequently in British and international formal writing.
