Meaning
pre-existing, prior
- Existing prior to a specified event, condition, or period.
In a sentence
La polizza assicurativa non copre le malattie preesistenti.
The insurance policy does not cover pre-existing conditions.
Il nuovo edificio è stato costruito sulle fondamenta preesistenti.
The new building was built on the pre-existing foundations.
Bisogna valutare se il danno derivi da un difetto preesistente.
We must evaluate whether the damage stems from a pre-existing defect.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| preesistente | masculine · singular |
| preesistente | feminine · singular |
| preesistenti | masculine · plural |
| preesistenti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Follows the two-form adjective pattern: ends in -e for singular (m/f) and -i for plural (m/f).
- Frequently used in insurance, medical, and legal contexts.