Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pre-existent
Adjective
/priː ɪɡˈzɪstənt/
Definition
Existing before a certain time or event.
Examples
- The pre-existent conditions must be considered when analyzing the data.
- Many philosophies suggest a pre-existent soul before physical birth.
- Scientists evaluate pre-existent theories before proposing new ones.
Meaning
The term refers to something that was already in existence prior to a specified point in time.
Synonyms
- Existing
- Prior
- Previous
