Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
preexist
verb
/ˌpriː.ɪɡˈzɪst/
Definition
To exist beforehand or prior to a certain time or event.
Examples
- Many ancient cultures believed that some spirits preexist their physical forms.
- The concept of certain rights being granted to individuals that preexist governmental authority is a fundamental idea in philosophy.
Meaning
The term ‘preexist’ refers to the state of being that occurs before something else begins or is created. It often implies a prior existence that influences or leads to later developments.
Synonyms
- antecede
- predate
- exist beforehand
