Preexisting

adj, verb

adj, verb ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of preexist form-of, gerund, participle, present
Adjective
  1. 1
    Already in existence before something else. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    existing previously or before something wordnet

Synonyms

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preexistentantedatedbackground knowledgeexistingexisting arrangementgrandfathered

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"Insurance policies don't cover preexisting conditions."

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