Definitions
- Referring to a person who held a particular position or job before the current holder. - Talking about an object or thing that has been replaced by a newer version or model. - Describing an earlier version of something, such as a software program or technology.
- Referring to a person who held a particular position or job before the current holder. - Talking about an ancestor or forebear in a family tree. - Describing a previous stage or phase in a process or development.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to someone or something that came before another.
- 2Both can be used to describe a person who held a particular position or job before the current holder.
- 3Both can be used to describe an earlier version or model of something.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: decessor is less commonly used than predecessor.
- 2Meaning: decessor can also refer to an object or thing that has been replaced by a newer version or model, while predecessor can also refer to an ancestor or forebear in a family tree.
- 3Connotation: Predecessor is more commonly used and has a neutral connotation, while decessor is less common and may have a slightly negative connotation.
Remember this!
Decessor and predecessor are synonyms that both refer to someone or something that came before another. However, decessor is a less common variant of predecessor and is less commonly used. While both words can be used to describe a person who held a particular position or job before the current holder and an earlier version or model of something, decessor can also refer to an object or thing that has been replaced by a newer version or model, while predecessor can also refer to an ancestor or forebear in a family tree.
