PREEXISTENT

preexistent, pre-existent, preexisting, pre-existing

(adjective) existing previously or before something; “variations on pre-existent musical themes”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

preexistent (not comparable)

Existing previously.

Preceding existence.

Source: Wiktionary


Pre`ëx*ist"ent, a.

Definition: Existing previously; preceding existence; as, a preëxistent state. Pope.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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