pre·ex·is·tence
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Definition of preexistence
: existence in a former state or previous to something else
specifically
: existence of the soul before its union with the body
Other Words from preexistence
preexistent
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prē-ig-ˈzi-stənt
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adjective
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adjective
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“Preexistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preexistence. Accessed 6 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of preexistence was circa 1652
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