preexisting

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pre·ex·ist

(prē′ĭg-zĭst′)

v. pre·ex·ist·ed, pre·ex·ist·ing, pre·ex·ists

v.tr.

To exist before (something); precede: Dinosaurs preexisted humans.

v.intr.

To exist beforehand.

pre′ex·is′tence n.

pre′ex·is′tent adj.

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Adj.

preexisting - existing previously or before something; "variations on pre-existent musical themes"

preexistent, pre-existent, pre-existing

antecedent - preceding in time or order

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preexisting

adj preexistente

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