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antemeridian

antemeridian

9.9
Happening before noon
  • adjective
  • /ˌæntəˈmɪrɪən/
  • Formal
: ante meridiano
  • The antemeridian hours are often quieter in the office.

Examples

  • She prefers to have her meetings in the antemeridian hours.

  • The antemeridian sun was bright and warm.

  • Doctors recommend eating a healthy breakfast during the antemeridian timeframe.

  • Sunrise occurs during the antemeridian period of the day.

  • The antemeridian hours are typically dedicated to productive tasks before lunch.

  • She likes to go for a jog during the antemeridian period when the air is fresh.

  • Many people enjoy starting their day with coffee in the antemeridian hours.

Synonyms

a.m.
vsantemeridian
∞ 1.0

Used with a time to show it is before noon

is the adjective form used for the same before midday period
AM
vsantemeridian
504 1.0

During the time between midnight and noon

is identical in meaning but appears as a full English adjective
A.M.
vsantemeridian
149 1.0

Occurs before 12 o'clock in the day when giving times

is the same sense but expressed as an English adjective
ante meridiem
vsantemeridian
1 6.3

Words written after a clock time to show it is before midday

is the English adjectival form meaning relating to time before midday

Antonyms

postmeridian
1 7.9

Happening after midday

Surface Forms

antemeridian positive

Morphology

antemeridian = meridian (transparent) = ante + meridian

Formed by the clear addition of prefix 'ante-' meaning 'before' to 'meridian' meaning 'midday', yielding 'before midday'.

Etymology

The word antemeridian comes from the parts ante- 'before' and meridiem 'noon'. It is the same idea as the short form 'AM', so antemeridian means 'before midday'.