Meaning
forerunner, precursor
- A person or thing that precedes and heralds the arrival of another
- A pioneer who develops an idea before it becomes widely accepted
In a sentence
Quell'artista fu un vero precursore del movimento moderno.
That artist was a true forerunner of the modern movement.
Questo esperimento scientifico è considerato il precursore delle tecnologie attuali.
This scientific experiment is considered the precursor of current technologies.
Non molti avevano compreso le idee innovative di quel grande precursore.
Not many had understood the innovative ideas of that great precursor.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| precursore | masculine · singular |
| precursori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Feminine form is 'precorritrice' or 'precursora', but 'precursore' is often used generically.