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prevenient

pre·ven·ient [ pri vnyənt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. preceding something: coming or occurring in advance of another thing

2. creating anticipation: producing a sense of anticipation

[Early 17th century. < Latin praevenient-, present participle of praevenire "come before" (see prevent)]
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