Definitions

1. adjective

occurring or done before something else; preliminary

“The prevenient efforts of the community helped to mitigate the effects of the disaster.”

2. noun

a prevenient action or influence

“The prevenient work of the volunteers was crucial in setting up the relief center.”

3. noun

in Christian theology, the work of God that precedes conversion

“The concept of prevenient grace is central to the Calvinist tradition.”