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PRE-EXISTENT

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Dictionary entry overview: What does pre-existent mean?

• PRE-EXISTENT (adjective)
The adjective PRE-EXISTENT has 1 sense:

1. existing previously or before something

Familiarity information: PRE-EXISTENT used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• PRE-EXISTENT (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Existing previously or before something

Synonyms:

pre-existent; pre-existing; preexistent; preexisting

Context example:

variations on pre-existent musical themes

Similar:

antecedent; preceding (preceding in time or order)

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