In a manner that precedes; previously or before something else.
From 'antecedent' (adjective) + '-ly' adverb suffix, creating an adverbial form meaning 'in an antecedent manner' or 'in preceding fashion.'
Logicians love 'antecedently' because it precisely indicates temporal or causal priority—essential when explaining 'A antecedently causes B.'
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