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Preexisting

Verb / ˈpri:ɪˈgzɪstɪŋ / Another word for preexisting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Preexisting means already existing or present before something else.

Synonyms & similar words

preexisting preexistent preexist existing previous prior former antecedent earlier preceding onetime one-time erstwhile bygone old past ancient quondam foregoing already established settled deep-rooted

Example sentences

  1. The preexisting structure was incorporated into the new building.
  2. The preexisting friendship helped them work together on the project.
  3. The company cannot discriminate against employees with preexisting conditions.
  4. The preexisting contract was still valid.
  5. The preexisting road made it easier to get to the new development.

Quotes

  • The preexisting condition of love is the desire to include the other rather than to absorb him or her. - Martin Buber
  • Change means movement. Movement means friction. Only in the frictionless vacuum of a nonexistent abstract world can movement or change occur without that abrasive friction of conflict. - Saul Alinsky
  • The preexisting condition for enlightenment is the recognition of one's own blindness. - Alan Watts

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