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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

preexistence

/priːɛɡzɪˈstəns/ noun · British & US
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What does preexistence mean?

noun

The state of existing before something else; the fact of having existed before a particular time or event. This term is often used in philosophical or theological contexts to describe the existence of a being or entity before its birth or creation.

Example

"The concept of preexistence is central to many religious and philosophical traditions, suggesting that the soul or spirit existed before its physical incarnation."

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