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pre-exist

[pree-ig-zist]

pre·ex·ist

[pree-ig-zist]
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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Pre-exist is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
Also, pre-ex·ist.


Origin:
1590–1600; pre- + exist

pre·ex·ist·ence, noun
pre·ex·ist·ent, adjective
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pre-exist
 
adj
occurring or existing previously
 
pre-ex'istence
 
n

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