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Precedence vs Pretension - What's the difference?

precedence | pretension |

As nouns the difference between precedence and pretension

is that precedence is the state of preceding in importance or priority while pretension is claim.

precedence

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The state of preceding in importance or priority.
    • Family takes precedence over work, in an emergency.

    Derived terms

    * order of precedence

    pretension

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A claim or aspiration to a particular status or quality.
  • Pretentiousness.

    • Related terms

    * pretense * pretentious

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