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pre-existent
 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective pre-existent has 1 sense
  1. preexistent, pre-existent, preexisting, pre-existing - existing previously or before something; "variations on pre-existent musical themes"
    Antonym: subsequent (indirect, via antecedent)

Definitions from the Web

Term: pre-existent

Part of Speech: Adjective


Senses:


  1. Popular Sense: existing or occurring before something else.

    • Example Sentence: The pre-existent beliefs shaped her worldview.

  2. Local Sense: already existing in a specific region or locality.

    • Example Sentence: The pre-existent flora and fauna of the forest remained unharmed.

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