Prior
Prior adjective - Coming before all others in importance.
Preexistent and prior are semantically related in earlier topic. In some cases you can use "Preexistent" instead an adjective "Prior".
Preexistent
Preexistent adjective - Existing previously or before something.
Prior and preexistent are semantically related in earlier topic. You can use "Prior" instead an adjective "Preexistent".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- preliminary and prior
- preliminary and preexistent
- anterior and prior
- anterior and preexistent
- early and prior
- early and preexistent
- past and prior
- past and preexistent
- former and prior
- former and preexistent
- introductory and prior
- introductory and preexistent
- preparatory and prior
- preparatory and preexistent
Cite this Source
Preexistent and Prior. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/prior/preexistent
Prior & Preexistent. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/prior/preexistent>.
Preexistent or Prior. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/prior/preexistent.
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