Prevenient
Pronunciation : Pre*ven"i*ent
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. praeveniens, p. pr.]
Definition : Defn: Going before; preceding; hence, preventive. "Prevenient grace descending." Milton.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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