/ɪɡˈzɪstəns/
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Meaning
The state of being real; being alive or part of the world.
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Word origin
From Latin existere, meaning to come forth or stand out, through Old French.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- existere
- English cognates
- exist
Examples
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"The existence of X" asks whether X is real.
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Here "existence" means a way of living.
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If something is real, we say it is in existence.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 28, lesson 3: existence, heel, slightly and 7 more words.