precursory adjective & noun. [prɪ'kǝ:s(ǝ)ri] L16.
[Latin praecursorius, from praecurs-: see PRECURSOR, -ORY².]
A. adjective. Having the character of a precursor; preceding, esp. as the harbinger or presage of something to follow; preliminary, introductory. (Foll. by of.) L16.
Nature The precursory behaviour of a volcano as it builds towards an eruption.
b. noun. A precursory fact or condition; an antecedent. rare. M17.

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