aforementioned

adjective

afore·​men·​tioned ə-ˈfȯr-ˈmen(t)-shənd How to pronounce aforementioned (audio)
ˈa-ˌfȯr-ˌmen-,
ˈa-ˌfər-
: mentioned previously

Examples of aforementioned in a Sentence

Indeed, scientific metaphors and analogies surface regularly in the text which, as noted earlier, is easy to follow with persistence on the part of the reader but is strangely unrewarding. The main reason for this is that any sustained argument is notable by its absence, several of the chapters following Chapter 3 having the appearance of relatively self-contained papers. This effect is heightened by the aforementioned tendency on the part of the authors to detour into scientific or quasi-scientific concepts and analogies without really drawing out the significance of such discussion … Roy C. Wood, Service Industries Journal, October 1997
The banner front page headline in last Sunday's Day proclaimed authoritatively "To many, casino has eroded quality of life." Had objectivity ruled, the aforementioned headline leading off the series might have read: "To most, casino has either improved or not affected quality of life one whit." The Day, 24 Oct. 1993
The aforementioned book is the author's most famous work. with the aforementioned reservation, I would recommend the movie for hardcore sci-fi fans
Recent Examples on the Web Some contemporaries of Lauper’s are Patti LaBelle whose duet with Lauper is a highlight of the film, Billy Porter, star of Kinky Boots on Broadway and the aforementioned Boy George, a friend of Lauper’s for the last four decades. Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 4 June 2024 Granted, none of the aforementioned wins will come close to negating the reality of being left behind. Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 4 June 2024 So while there are some compromises for Apple fans, sticking with its existing solution allows Beats to natively support Android features to a greater degree than any AirPods or the aforementioned Beats Fit Pros ever could. Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 1 June 2024 Subsequently, the parents of an unnamed student met with the teacher and Principal Kathleen Valenti to discuss the aforementioned incidents. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for aforementioned 

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Word History

Etymology

afore + mentioned, past participle of mention entry 2

First Known Use

1539, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aforementioned was in 1539

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“Aforementioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aforementioned. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.

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aforementioned

adjective
afore·​men·​tioned -ˌmen-chənd How to pronounce aforementioned (audio)
: mentioned before

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