prevenient

/prɪˈviːniənt/
adjective
  1. Coming before something else in time or order; preceding or anticipatory.
    • The prevenient darkness signaled the approach of a storm.
    • The prevenient warnings from the weather service helped people prepare for the hurricane.
    • In theology, prevenient grace is believed to come before a person's decision to have faith.
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