preexisting
UKpriːigzistiŋ
US'pri:ıg'zıstıŋ
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and 'exist' meaning 'to be'.
مثال
- The belief in preexistence preexists in many cultures.
- The idea of preexistence preexists in ancient mythology.
- The concept of preexistence preexists in certain religious doctrines.
ترکیبهای رایج
Preexists in culture Preexists in mythology Preexists in religion
تعریف انگلیسی
adjective
- existing previously or before something “variations on pre-existent musical themes”