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preexisting
UK
/priːɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
US
/priːɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
Translations
more preexisting
Comp.
most preexisting
Super.
UK
/priːɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
US
/priːɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
Generally ungradable; comparative and superlative forms are very rare.
The preexisting agreement was still in effect.
Существующее ранее соглашение все еще действовало.
The preexisting conditions were not covered by the insurance.
Предшествующие условия не покрывались страховкой.
UK
/ˌpriː.ɪɡˈzɪs.tɪŋ/
US
/ˌpriː.ɪɡˈzɪs.tɪŋ/
Functions as the present-participle form of the verb “pre-exist” when used attributively.
preexisting
Gerund
preexisted
Past Simple
preexisted
Past Participle
preexisting
Gerund
UK
/priːɪɡˈzɪst/
US
/priːɪɡˈzɪst/
The ancient ruins preexist the modern city.
Древние руины предшествуют современному городу.
preexisting
Present-participle adjective used attributively (e.g. “preexisting condition”).
Definitions
The renovation had to accommodate several preexisting structural features.
Because of his preexisting heart condition, the insurer denied coverage.
The committee reviewed all preexisting data before collecting new samples.
Dinosaurs preexisted humans by millions of years.
The insurer refused to pay for treatment of a preexisting condition.