Paper 1 · Research Aptitude
UGC NET December 2023 (14.12.2023) Shift-II
Which of the following correctly represents the meaning of the abbreviation 'ante' used in academic writing?
AAnonymous
BBefore ✓ Correct
CAfter
DAnd others
Correct answer: (B) Before — The abbreviation ante means before, so the answer is before.
Explanation
★The abbreviation ante means before, so the answer is before.
★Ante comes from Latin and denotes something coming earlier in place or time.
★In academic writing it points to an earlier passage or reference.
★Anonymous is expressed by the abbreviation anon, not ante.
★And others is expressed by et al, and after is denoted by post.
★So only before correctly gives the meaning of ante.
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