Precursor

soheil1What does it mean if capturing a **** is a precursor to a strong attack?

It means that it is the beginning of or a preparation for the attack.

Mister Micawber soheil1What does it mean if capturing a **** is a precursor to a strong attack?It means that it is the beginning of or a preparation for the attack.

You mean it means it is 'the introduction of' a strong attack

I mean what I said.

In my language, 'beginning' is different from 'preprator'

soheil1In my language, 'beginning' is different from 'preprator'

And Inuit have 15 words for 'snow'.

Hi

In English derived from Anglo-Saxon, the synonym for precursor is forerunner

If you follow cycle racing, you will know how members of the team ride in front of the champion to provide protection and a wind-break. They are the forerunners, enabling the champion to break through at the end and win

Chess is the same - only very much slower! A precursor goes in front an

Does 'precursor' mean 'the cause'?
e.g
If you love someone very much, can you say they are the precursor to your life? I.e., you would die without them?

Thanks in advance

Sorry, it's a glossary entry.

It's written thus:


"Poisoned ****: A **** whose capture is a precursor to a strong attack."


Does it help?


Does precursor just mean it proceeds a strong attack by the opponent?

soheil1Does precursor just mean it precedes a strong attack by the opponent?

Yes, not the cause, but a warning or indication. 'Pre''= 'before'; 'curs' = 'run'.