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preexisting

/ˌpriː.ɪɡˈzɪs.tɪŋ/

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adjective

/ˌpriː.ɪɡˈzɪs.tɪŋ/B2formalmedical
  • ruОписывает то, что существовало до определённого события или момента времени.

Describes something that exists before a particular event or point in time.

  1. Existing beforeB2formal

    Something that already exists before a particular event, situation, or time.

    ruСуществовавший ранее

    • The patient had a preexisting condition that complicated the surgery.
    • The contract covers only new work, not preexisting obligations.
    • The preexisting rules were updated to reflect modern practices.

    Synonymsantecedentprecedingpreviousprior

    Antonymsfollowingnewresultantsubsequent

Forms
  • more preexisting comparative form
  • most preexisting superlative form

verb

preexist/ˌpriː.ɪɡˈzɪst/C1formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия существования до чего-либо другого во времени или последовательности.

A verb used to indicate the act of existing before something else in time or sequence.

  1. Exist beforehandC1formal

    To exist before a particular event or point in time.

    ruСуществовать ранее

    • The ancient ruins preexist the modern city by thousands of years.
    • Many of these traditions preexist the written records.
    • The condition must have preexisted the accident for the claim to be denied.

    Synonymsantedateprecedepredate

Forms
  • preexisted past participle
  • preexisted past simple
  • preexisting present participle
  • preexists third person singular