previous

Meaning

Adj

1. Prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order.
2. (informal) Premature; acting or occurring too soon.

Noun

1. (informal) An existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions")
2. (informal) A track record of similar behaviour, especially bad behaviour.
3. (informal) A record of previous hostility or conflict (between people).

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpɹi.vi.əs/

Etymology

From Latin praevius.

Sentences

He has no records of previous anarchist activity .

The four regiments formed four battalions , retaining their previous names in the titles .