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pre·ex·ist
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ˌpri
ɪgˈzɪst
/
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zist
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verb (used without object)
1.
to
exist
beforehand.
2.
to
exist
in a previous state.
verb (used with object)
3.
to
exist
prior to (something or someone else); precede:
primitive artifacts that preexisted sophisticated tools.
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a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
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pre-ex·ist
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Origin:
1590–1600;
pre-
+
exist
Related forms
pre·ex·ist·ence,
noun
pre·ex·ist·ent,
adjective
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pre-exist
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adj
occurring or existing previously
pre-ex'istence
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n
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