That which precurses: a forerunner, predecessor, or indicator of approaching events. / (chemistry) One of the compounds that participates in the chemical reaction that produces another compound.

(telecommunications, of intersymbol interference) Caused by the following symbol.

plural of precursor

(botany) The reduced upper leaf zone found on many monocotyledons that usually takes the form of a cylindrical extension at the apex of the leaf.

plural of precursor tip

plural of precursorship

The position or condition of a precursor.

plural of precursory

Acting as or being a precursor.

Being or relating to a precursor; relating to events that will follow.