aforementioned

adjective

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

ˈa-ˌfȯr-ˌmen-, 

ˈa-ˌfər-

: mentioned previously

Synonyms of aforementioned

• above
• aforesaid
• preceding

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

The aforementioned chains posted the recall to their websites. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026

On a few of the aforementioned conversions, the Chiefs tipped their hat. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026

And of course jokes were made about the absurdly long menu at the aforementioned Cheesecake Factory; that is a gimme. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026

ArtCraft, the aforementioned suite that includes clones of popular creativity and productivity apps, is a different matter entirely. — Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

afore + mentioned, past participle of mention entry 2

First Known Use

1539, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for aforementioned

• abovementioned
• undermentioned
• mentioned
• pensioned

Kids Definition

aforementioned

adjective

afore·​men·​tioned -ˌmen-chənd 

: mentioned before