Forementioned

/ˌfɔrɪˈmɛnʃənd/ adjective

Definition

Mentioned or referred to before; previously stated or discussed.

Etymology

From 'fore-' (before) + 'mentioned' (past participle of mention). This word competes with 'aforementioned' but is far rarer in modern English.

Kelly Says

The 'aforementioned' approach (Latin-derived) won the battle in English—you'll see 'aforementioned widget' in legal documents, but 'forementioned' almost never appears because it sounds awkward to modern ears.

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