"Precurse" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To go before something in time or order; to precede.
Preconventional refers to a stage of moral development before morality is formed through personal experiences, persuasion, or internalization of societal norms and values. This stage is characterized by a self-centered, egocentric perspective where an individual's actions are primarily driven by personal gain or avoidance of punishment rather than concern for others or society.Transactional relationships and/or control by external authorities are the primary guides for the individual's behavior during this stage.<br><br>This stage is often associated with the work of Lawrence Kohlberg, an American psychologist who described a stage theory of moral development that suggests individuals progress through several stages of moral development, from the preconventional to the postconventional level.
A substance or event that comes before another and leads to its development or appearance.<br><br>Example: The discovery of DNA was a precursor to major advances in genetic engineering.<br><br>Synonyms: predecessor, forerunner, harbinger, precedent.<br><br>Note: In a broader sense, a precursor can also refer to a short story or a section of a work that introduces the main theme or plot.