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prevenient

Prevenient (adj) means relating to prevenience; antecedent; preceding; coming or happening before.

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

From Latin praeveniēns

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What is the meaning of prevenient?

"prevenient" (adj) means relating to prevenience; antecedent; preceding; coming or happening before.

What are the different meanings of prevenient?

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

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