preexist

Definitions

pre- (before) + exist. exist = ex- (out) + st (stand) = to stand out into being. To preexist is to stand in being beforehand.

Common Collocations

• 1.preexist the universe先于宇宙存在
• 2.[preexist one's diagnosis]早于确诊时便存在
• 3.preexist the conflict早于冲突而存在
• 4.[preexist the body]先于肉体存在

Example Sentences

• 1.

  These traditions preexist the founding of the modern state.

• 2.

  The insurer excluded any condition that preexisted the policy.