Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prevenience
noun
prɪˈviːnɪəns
Definition
The state of happening beforehand or preceding something.
Examples
- The prevenience of certain factors can significantly affect the outcome of an experiment.
- Understanding the prevenience of symptoms can aid in early diagnosis.
Meaning
Prevenience refers to the condition or quality of occurring before something else. It is often used in contexts where one event or condition leads to another, emphasizing the importance of prior occurrence in causal relationships.
Synonyms
- precedence
- preexistence
- foregoing
