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prevenient

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /prᵻˈviːniənt/
  • US: /prɪˈviː.ni.ənt/
  • US: /prəˈvi.ni.ənt/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Relating to prevenience; antecedent; preceding; coming or happening before.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: formal

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Of grace: preceding repentance or faith and preparing the soul for salvation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: lifestyle, religion, theology

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3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

in anticipation

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: anticipatory

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Latin praeveniēns