ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Preexistent

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Preexistent is an adjective meaning Existing previously.

Meaning

Existing previously.

More Meanings

  1. Preceding existence.

Example Sentences

preexistent rules
a preexistent state
preexistent situation

Word Forms

Synonyms for preexistent

Depending on context, synonyms include preceding, antecedent.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include preceding, antecedent, prejacent, pre-existent, preexisting, prior.

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