Preexistent: alternatives and connections

Cited before, in the preceding part of a book or writing.

Existing in thought but not having a physical existence

Having each verse begin with the same letter as that with which the preceding verse ends.

A state of reality or real existence as opposed to a possibility or possible existence.

Growing, forming, or existing in the air, as opposed to growing or existing in earth or water, or underground; as, aerial rootlets, ae…

At, to, or from a great distance; far away; -- often used with from preceding, or off following; as, he was seen from afar; I saw him…

Said before, or in a preceding part; already described or identified.

One of the small notes occur on the unaccented parts of the measure, taking their time from the preceding note.

A preceding act.

Antecedent; preceding in time.

Previously; before in time; at a time preceding; as, antecedently to conversion.

Preceding in time; earlier than; previously to; anterior to the time when; -- sometimes with the additional idea of purpose; in order…

Existence, as opposed to nonexistence; state or sphere of existence.

(genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the codi…

Existence at the same time with another; -- contemporary existence.

Therefore or as a result.

To separate the constituent parts of; to resolve into original elements; to set free from previously existing forms of chemical combin…

a transaction in the stock market at a price below the price of the preceding transaction