verb
antedate
Antedate (verb) means to occur before an event or time; to exist further back in time.
verb
1
To occur before an event or time; to exist further back in time.
2
To assign a date to a document or action earlier than the actual date.
3
To find earlier citational evidence for a term.
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What is the meaning of antedate?
"antedate" (verb) means to occur before an event or time; to exist further back in time.
What are the different meanings of antedate?
"antedate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To occur before an event or time; to exist further back in time; 2. To assign a date to a document or action earlier than the actual date; 3. To find earlier citational evidence for a term.