---
tag: SPERB3X1CP
kind: concept
name: Predecessor
aliases: [predecessor-graph-theory, predecessor-node, predecessor-vertex]
sources:
  - wikipedia: en:325802@r1373839425
    locator: Glossary of graph theory, section P
    note: adopted
    mention: wikipedia://en/325802#I8FO
    sections: [Summary]
inventory: [HG87HQMAWG]
---

## Summary

A vertex coming before a given vertex in a directed path.