Of pre-eminent excellence; superior to all others.
Origin
Late 15th century. From pre- + excellent, probably after post-classical Latin praeexcellent-, praeexcellens outstanding. Compare Middle French preexcellent.
Definition of pre-excellent in US English:
pre-excellent
adjectivepriːˈɛksəl(ə)nt
Of pre-eminent excellence; superior to all others.
Origin
Late 15th century. From pre- + excellent, probably after post-classical Latin praeexcellent-, praeexcellens outstanding. Compare Middle French preexcellent.