aforementioned
- 01 C2 Proficiency
the person or thing that was already named earlier.
the person or thing previously mentioned. Functions as a collective or singular noun phrase, often preceded by 'the'.
Simple“Please ensure that the aforementioned are returned to the office by Friday.”
In context“Failure to comply with the aforementioned shall result in an immediate termination of the agreement.”
UsageOften used with 'the' to function as a noun phrase.
Synonymsthe above
“Both Gais’s goals were scored by their substitute, the aforementioned Lohapresert.”
“Packed with the aforementioned butter chicken, basmati rice, a rich sauce, cheese, fresh veggie toppings, and topped with a creamy butter chicken aioli, you won’t be hungry for days.”
From afore- + mentioned.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.