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Definition of preexisting

preexisting

/ˌpriː.ɪɡˈzɪs.tɪŋ/
(UK: pre-existing)
pre · ex · ist · ing
Past Simple:preexisted
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Past Participle:preexisted
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Present Participle:preexisting
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preexisting Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having existed at an earlier time or before a specified event, policy, or state of affairs.

Example

"The insurance policy covers any preexisting medical conditions without additional charges."

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• verb

1

To exist beforehand or prior to another person, object, or event (present participle of preexist).

Example

"Ancient geological formations preexisting the modern mountain range were uncovered during the survey."

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• Rhymes for preexisting

• Nearby Words

preestablish
preexist
preexistent
preexisting
prefab
prefabricate
prefabricated

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Preexisting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/preexisting
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