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
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The Western White House could also run interference for SpaceX founder Elon Musk, whose attempts to shoot off more rockets at Vandenberg Space Force Base have been stymied by regulators at the aforementioned coastal commission. Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025 Some of Francis’ appointees are from countries that will be represented for the first time in a conclave, including the aforementioned two, Cape Verde, Paraguay, Haiti and South Sudan. Rebecca Schneid, Time, 7 May 2025 In the end, the network went with four new drama series for next season, the aforementioned Sheriff Country and new offshoots from Blue Bloods in Boston Blue starring Donnie Wahlberg; from FBI in CIA starring Tom Ellis; and from Yellowstone in Y: Marshals, starring Luke Grimes. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 May 2025 Besides the aforementioned features, the cabin-style home is also designed with glass double doors on the front floor-to-ceiling windows, and small windows around the perimeter to supply your home with ample natural light all year long. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for aforementioned

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 20 May. 2025.

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aforementioned

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

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