Preexistent

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Existing previously. not-comparable

    "preexistent rules"

  2. 2
    Preceding existence. not-comparable

    "a preexistent state"

Adjective
  1. 1
    existing previously or before something wordnet

Etymology

From pre- + existent.

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