Aforementioned

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /əˌfoː(ɹ)ˈmÉ›n.ʃənd/

Origin

From - + mentioned.

Full definition of aforementioned

Adjective

1. Previously mentioned.
• The PA system broadcast a long list of names in the morning, but it wasn't until later that they requested the aforementioned students report to the health clinic.

Usage notes

When it modifies a noun phrase, it is generally preceded by the definite article the, and the combination functions as a determiner rather than a simple adjective. It can also occur before a cardinal as in the aforementioned two papers instead of the two aforementioned papers, though the latter is also acceptable.

Synonyms

• abovementioned
• aforesaid
• mentioned

Antonyms

• following
• undermentioned

Noun

1. (uncountable) The one or ones mentioned previously.
• The judge read a list of prisoners' names. She then indicated that the aforementioned were to be set free.

Synonyms

• abovementioned
• aforesaid
• mentioned

Antonyms

• following
• undermentioned