prevenient

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Adjective prevenient has 1 sense

anticipatory, prevenient - in anticipation
Antonym: subsequent (indirect, via antecedent)

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Prevenient

Definition:

adjective

1. preceding in time or order; foreseen or anticipated.

2. (theology) preceding divine grace; occurring before a person has a chance to respond to it.

Examples:

1. The prevenient rain warned us of the approaching storm.

2. The prevenient stage of development lays the foundation for future growth.

3. In the context of theology, prevenient grace is believed to precede an individual's salvation.

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