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feminine

/eksisˈtenθja/

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Translation

existence

Word origin

From Latin existentia, from existere ('to come forth, stand out'), from ex ('out') plus sistere ('to stand').

Origin
Latin
Root
existentia
English cognates
existence, exist

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralexistencias

Examples

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Nobody knew of the existence of that document.

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Human existence is full of unanswered questions.

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Scientists doubt the existence of that planet.

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She has devoted her whole existence to helping others.

agotó pocas .

The shop sold out its stock in a few hours.

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This word is part of lesson 48.