English Explanatory Dictionary

prevenient

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Relating to prevenience; antecedent; preceding; coming or happening before.
  2. Of grace: preceding repentance or faith and preparing the soul for salvation.

Pronunciation

/prᵻˈviːniənt/ /prɪˈviː.ni.ənt/ /prəˈvi.ni.ənt/

Word forms

prevenient more prevenient most prevenient

Etymology

From Latin praeveniēns

Synonyms

antecedent anticipatory preceding prior

Antonyms

consequent following subsequent

Related words

prevene prevent prevention

Derived words

prevenient grace preveniently
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