Preexisting Meaning in English
word · lemma: preexist
ˈpɹiɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ
pree-ig-ZIS-ting
pɹˈiːksɪstɪŋ
pree-KSIS-ting
Definition
Existing before a certain time or event; something that was already present.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal or technical contexts, such as medical or legal writing. Common phrases: 'preexisting condition' (especially for health or insurance). Not hyphenated unless right before a noun: 'preexisting regulations', but 'pre-existing condition' (adjective + noun).
Spanish: preexistentePortuguese (BR): pré-existentePortuguese (PT): pré-existenteChinese (Simplified): 已有的Chinese (Traditional): 已有的Hindi: पहले से मौजूदArabic: موجود مسبقاًBengali: পূর্ব-বিদ্যমানRussian: предшествующий - уже существующийJapanese: 既存のVietnamese: đã tồn tại từ trướcKorean: 기존의Turkish: önceden var olanUrdu: پہلے سے موجودIndonesian: sudah ada sebelumnya
Example Sentences
The doctor checked for any preexisting conditions.
basic
We used a preexisting building for our new school.
basic
He had preexisting knowledge of the subject.
basic
Insurance won’t cover a preexisting illness.
natural
Repairs took longer because of preexisting damage.
natural
He had to work around some preexisting rules at his new job.
natural