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How do you spell Predecessor?

Correct spelling

predecessor

PRE + DE + CESSOR. Think: one who goes before.

Why is predecessor spelled this way?

From Latin praedecessor, one who goes before. PRAE (before) + DECESSOR (one who departs). A predecessor departed before you arrived — the person who held your position before it was yours.

Common misspellings of predecessor

predesessorpredacessorpredecesserpredicessor

Example

She was more popular than her predecessor.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "predecessor". PRE + DE + CESSOR. Think: one who goes before.
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