aforementioned
/əˈfɔːˌmɛn.ʃənd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Previously mentioned.
Adjective
Examples
It wasn't until later that we realized that the aforementioned caller and this taciturn man were the same person.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The one or ones mentioned previously.
Noun
Examples
The judge read a list of prisoners' names. She then indicated that the aforementioned were to be set free.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “aforementioned” mean?
Previously mentioned.
Is “aforementioned” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.