aforementioned

adjective

afore·​men·​tioned ə-ˈfȯr-ˈmen(t)-shənd 

ˈa-ˌfȯr-ˌmen-,

ˈa-ˌfər-

: mentioned previously

Synonyms

• aforesaid
• foregoing
• forenamed
• said

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

To accommodate high summer-season traffic, Highland Base also offers seven of the aforementioned A-frame cabins, plus the property’s original building from 1937, which can accommodate groups of up to 15, and a 60-vehicle campsite for more spartan-minded travelers. —Josh Condon, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2023

The former would almost certainly lead to a legal challenge by Trump and his campaign; the latter is already facing the aforementioned legal challenge in Colorado. —Matt Ford, The New Republic, 8 Sep. 2023

The event’s airport, the hub for those aforementioned private jets, was closed. —Katie Bain, Billboard, 8 Sep. 2023

Brands like Adidas, Under Armour, and the aforementioned Asics already have Prime Day sales underway. —Sara Coughlin, SELF, 7 Sep. 2023

Guru Hargobind is the aforementioned spiritual master from the 17th century. —Michael Gehlken, Dallas News, 7 Sep. 2023

None other than the aforementioned Loulou Studio sweater. —Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2023

Alabama Crimson Tide When the aforementioned southern powerhouse schools are considered, the first one that probably comes to mind is the University of Alabama. —Justin Klawans, The Week, 6 Sep. 2023

Among the aforementioned players, all but Agholor and Andrews have missed significant time because of injuries. —Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 29 Aug. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

afore + mentioned, past participle of mention entry 2

First Known Use

1539, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

aforementioned

adjective

afore·​men·​tioned -ˌmen-chənd 

: mentioned before