PRIUS, prius
Sounds Like: PRI-us
Translations: before, earlier, previously, first, prior, former, a prior thing, a former thing
From the root: PRIUS
Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective
Explanation: PRIUS functions primarily as an adverb meaning 'before', 'earlier', or 'previously', indicating a temporal precedence. It can also be used as the neuter singular nominative or accusative form of the comparative adjective 'prior', meaning 'prior' or 'former'. In this adjectival sense, it refers to something that comes before in order or importance.
Inflection: Comparative Adverb, Neuter Singular Nominative or Accusative Adjective
Instances
Josephus' Against Apion
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