preexist

American  

[pree-ig-zist] / ˌpri ɪgˈzɪst /

Or pre-exist

verb (used without object)

1. to exist beforehand.

2. to exist in a previous state.

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verb (used with object)

1. to exist prior to (something or someone else); precede.

   primitive artifacts that preexisted sophisticated tools.

Other Word Forms

• preexistence noun
• preexistent adjective

Etymology

Origin of preexist

First recorded in 1590–1600; pre- + exist

Example Sentences

Before it took effect in 2014, insurance companies in many states could deny coverage for preexisting conditions.

From Los Angeles Times

Travel insurance can get expensive in your 80s with preexisting conditions like diabetes or heart disease.

From MarketWatch

Carvalho said fears in immigrant communities “are now exacerbating preexisting factors that were already driving statewide enrollment declines — including falling birth rates, rising housing costs and broader economic pressures.”

From Los Angeles Times

You can also get private healthcare, Medicina Prepagada, with English-speaking doctors, but you may be denied coverage if you have preexisting conditions.

From MarketWatch

Developing autonomy for a rail system is drastically different than building a driverless car because there are different variables and the technology has to adapt to a strict preexisting system, Soule said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• anticipate
• foreshadow
• predate
• presage