The difference between Postcursor and Precursor

When used as adjectives, postcursor means of intersymbol interference: caused by the preceding symbol, whereas precursor means of intersymbol interference: caused by the following symbol.


Precursor is also noun with the meaning: that which precurses: a forerunner, predecessor, or indicator of approaching events.

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  1. Postcursor as an adjective (telecommunications):

    Of intersymbol interference: caused by the preceding symbol.

  1. Precursor as a noun:

    That which precurses: a forerunner, predecessor, or indicator of approaching events.

  2. Precursor as a noun (chemistry):

    One of the compounds that participates in the chemical reaction that produces another compound.

  1. Precursor as an adjective (telecommunications):

    Of intersymbol interference: caused by the following symbol.

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