World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesVorgänger
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌɡɛŋɐ/
"Das neue Modell ist viel schneller als sein Vorgänger."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who held a job or office before someone else.
"The new CEO thanked her predecessor for the company's strong financial foundation." - 2
A thing that has been followed or replaced by another, typically a older model or version.
"This new smartphone model has twice the battery life of its predecessor."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin praedecessor, formed from prae- (before) and decedere (to withdraw, depart). It entered Middle English via Old French in the late 14th century, initially denoting someone who held an office or position before another.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Predecessor"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Predecessor" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
prédécesseur
Transliteration: /pʁe.de.se.sœʁ/
"Il a succédé à son prédécesseur en janvier."
Vorgänger
Transliteration: /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌɡɛŋɐ/
"Das neue Modell ist viel schneller als sein Vorgänger."
predecessore
Transliteration: /pre.de.tʃesˈso.re/
"Ha lodato il lavoro del suo predecessore."
predecesor
Transliteration: /pɾe.de.seˈsoɾ/
"El nuevo director superó los logros de su predecesor."
predecessor
Transliteration: /pɾe.de.seˈsoɾ/
"O novo ministro seguiu a mesma política do seu predecessor."
पूर्ववर्ती
Transliteration: poorvavarti
"नए अधिकारी ने अपने पूर्ववर्ती से कार्यभार संभाल लिया।"
前任
Transliteration: qiánrèn
"新经理的工作表现比前任还要出色。"
전임자
Transliteration: jeonimja
"그는 전임자의 정책을 그대로 이어받았다."
前任者
Transliteration: zenninsha
"新型モデルは前任者よりも機能が向上しています。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all German termsPlacing the customer's needs, experiences, and preferences at the center of a business's philosophy, operations, and decision-making.
The cold temperature or biting quality of the air characteristic of winter.
To walk with difficulty, typically because of physical injury or stiffness in the legs or feet.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Predecessor"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.