aforementioned
adjective C1
Plain meaning
mentioned earlier in the same text
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam contexts, it means mentioned earlier in the same text, usually in a more formal register.
In context
naturalHis response sounded aforementioned, so the conversation became difficult.
examThe passage presents a aforementioned assessment of the policy’s wider consequences.
Common collocations
a aforementioned responseaforementioned behavioura aforementioned situation
Watch out
Do not use “very aforementioned” automatically; some advanced adjectives already carry a strong meaning or need a more natural intensifier.
Word family
aforementionedness (noun, where natural)aforementionedly (adverb, where natural)