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Webster 1913 Edition

Preexistent

Preˊëx-ist′ent

,

Adj.

Existing previously; preceding existence;

as, a

preëxistent

state

.

Pope.

Definition 2024

preexistent

preexistent

See also: préexistent and pre-existent

English

Alternative forms

pre-existent

Adjective

preexistent ‎(not comparable)

Existing previously.
Preceding existence.

a preexistent state

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