προηγουμένως

A. previously, Dsc. 5.75.

II. principally, directly, as the primary or initial action, S.E. P. 2.240; opp. κατὰ συμβεβηκός, Thphr. Ign. 14, Plu. Demetr. 1.

2. chiefly, first, as the main or guiding principle, Zeno Stoic. 1.57, Ph. 2.6, al., Plu. 2.653d, Arr. Epict. 1.3.1, Jul. Or. 8.242c; opp. ἑπομένως, Plu. 2.569e; as one's main purpose, Cleom. 2.2, Hermog. Id. 1.1,7; opp. κατὰ περίστασιν, Arr. Epict. 3.14.7; of choice, ib.3.22.67, Plot. 3.8.4, 6.8.10; preferably, Archig. ap. Aët. 6.8.