pre·ven·ient (pr -v n y nt)adj. 1. Coming before; preceding. 2. Expectant; anticipatory. [Latin praeveni ns, praevenient-, present participle of praeven re, to precede : prae-, pre- + venre, to come; see gw - in Indo-European roots.]pre·ven ient·ly adv. |
prevenient [prɪˈviːnɪənt]
adj
coming before; anticipating or preceding
[from Latin praevenīre to precede, prevent]
preveniently adv
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | prevenient - in anticipation antecedent - preceding in time or order |
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