preexist
verb (used without object)
to exist beforehand.
preexistence
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a word derived from
preexist.
Example Sentences
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An irresistible belief in preexistence, immortality and transmigration, results.
From The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life by William Rounseville Alger
Answer.—Some sages and philosophers believe that there are two kinds of preexistence: essential preexistence and preexistence of time.
From Some Answered Questions by `Abdu'l-Bahá
They disagreed on infant baptism, the preexistence and adoration of Christ, etc.
From Historical Introductions to the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church by F. (Friedrich) Bente
To "regulate" admits or affirms the preexistence of the thing to be regulated.
From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 4, part 3: James Knox Polk by James D. (James Daniel) Richardson
How can utter nothingness gallop its steed in the field of preexistence, or a fleeting shadow reach to the everlasting sun?
From The Seven Valleys and the Four Valleys by Bahá'u'lláh
