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Going before; preceding; hence, preventive.

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  1. a. Going before; preceding; hence, preventive.
  2. adj. in anticipation
  3. Going before; preceding; hence, preventive. "Prevenient grace descending." Milton.
  4. Going before; preceding; hence, preventive. "Prevenient gracedescending." Milton.