
Predate
Historical Sequence
Use 'predate' to discuss the order in which historical events or objects appeared.

The invention of the wheel predates the construction of ancient pyramids.
Not Prior Art
'Predate' is not used for describing precedents in legal contexts or intellectual property.

While the technique was innovative, it did not predate existing patents.
Temporal Context
Use 'predate' to clarify time-based relationships without specifying the exact dates or times.

Stone tools predate the Bronze Age by millennia.
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