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existence

[ ig-zis-tuhns ]

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noun

the state or fact of existing; being.
continuance in being or life; life:
a struggle for existence.
mode of existing:
They were working for a better existence.
all that exists:
Existence shows a universal order.
something that exists; entity; being.

existence

/ ɪɡˈ��ɪ��ə�Բ� /

noun

the fact or state of existing; being
the continuance or maintenance of life; living, esp in adverse circumstances
she has a wretched existence
a struggle for existence
something that exists; a being or entity
everything that exists, esp that is living

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Other Word Forms

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Word History and Origins

Origin of existence¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Late Latin word ex(s)istentia. See exist, -ence

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Example Sentences

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There was bipartisan shock and disgust at the existence of the administration's organized effort to silence political opponents.

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Oliver took on coal magnate Bob Murray, Trump's pal who sued “Last Week Tonight” and HBO in 2017, threatening to give the network “the fight of its existence.”

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Each scene is a separate tiny episode, but they all connect back to the nagging pain and resilience that define Stan’s existence.

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Hegseth admitted to this second chat’s existence but claimed no harm was done.

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For a start it's existence is no secret.

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