preexisting
Already in existence before something elseAlready in existence before something else.
US/pɹˈiɪɡzˈɪstɪŋ/
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Already in existence before something else.
existing previously or before something
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- existing previously or before something:preexistentpre-existentpre-existing