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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

preexist

IPA: /ˌpriːˈɪzɪst/

KK: /priˈɪzɪst/

intransitive verb

Definition: To exist before something else or prior to a certain time.

Example: Many cultures believe that certain ideas can preexist in the minds of people before they are expressed.

transitive verb

Definition: To exist or occur before something else in time.

Example: Dinosaurs preexisted humans.

preexistence

IPA: /ˌpriːɪˈzɪstəns/

KK: /priˈɛzɪstəns/

noun

Definition: The state of having existed before the present time or before something else.

Example: Many philosophical discussions revolve around the concept of preexistence and what it means for the soul.

preexistent

IPA: //priːˈɛzɪstənt//

KK: /priˈɛzɪstənt/

adjective

Definition: Existing before a certain time or event; something that was already there before something else happened.

Example: The concept of a preexistent soul is found in various philosophical traditions.

preexisting

IPA: /priˈɛzɪstɪŋ/

KK: /priˈɛksɪstɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that was already in place or present before a certain time or event.

Example: The preexisting conditions made it difficult for the doctors to find a suitable treatment.

verb

Definition: To exist before a certain time or event.

Example: The preexisting conditions made it difficult for the doctors to treat the patient effectively.

prefacer

IPA: /ˈprɛfəsər/

KK: /ˈprɛfəsər/

noun

Definition: A person who writes a preface, which is an introduction to a book or other written work.

Example: The prefacer provided important context for the readers before they started the book.

prefatory

IPA: /ˈprɛfətəri/

KK: /ˈprɛfətɔri/

adjective

Definition: Related to or serving as an introduction, often found at the beginning of a book or document.

Example: The author included a prefatory note to explain the purpose of the book.

preferability

IPA: /prɪˈfɜːrəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /prɪˈfɜrəbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition of being more desirable or favorable than something else.

Example: The preferability of this option makes it the best choice for our project.

preferable

IPA: /prɪˈfɛr.ə.bəl/

KK: /prɪˈfɜrəbəl/

adjective

Definition: More desirable or better than something else; chosen over other options.

Example: It is preferable to arrive early for the meeting.

preferential

IPA: /prɪˈfɛr.ən.ʃəl/

KK: /prɪˈfɛrənʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or giving an advantage to someone or something based on preference or partiality.

Example: The company offers preferential rates to loyal customers.

preferentially

IPA: /prɪˈfɛrənʃəli/

KK: /prɪˈfɛrənʃəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a preference for something over others, often giving it an advantage or priority.

Example: The company preferentially hires candidates with relevant experience.

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