PRE-EXISTING


Meaning of PRE-EXISTING in English

pre-existing BrE AmE , pre·ex·ist·ing /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ◂/ adjective [only before noun]

[ Word Family: noun : ↑ existence ≠ ↑ non-existence , ↑ existent , ↑ existentialism , ↑ existentialist , ↑ coexistence ; adjective : ↑ existent ≠ ↑ nonexistent , ↑ existing , ↑ pre-existing , ↑ existential , ↑ existentialist ; verb : ↑ exist , ↑ coexist ]

formal existing before a particular time or event:

Inform your doctor of any pre-existing medical condition.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.