Existence

/ɪɡˈzɪstəns/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the state or fact of living or having objective reality.

The existence of life on other planets has intrigued scientists for decades.

something that exists; an entity.

The philosopher questioned the very existence of the universe.

the condition of being real or living; being.

His existence was marked by a constant search for meaning.

a particular mode of being.

The existence of multiple realities is a popular theory in modern physics.

the state of having an actual presence.

Her existence in the company brought a new level of energy and creativity.

Middle English, from Latin 'existentia', from 'existere' meaning 'to stand out, to emerge'.

mode of existence

A way in which something exists or lives.

existential crisis

A moment when an individual questions if their life has meaning.

existential threat

A threat that has the potential to eliminate or put at risk the existence of something.

in existence

Currently alive or present; available.

exist

to have actual being; to have life or reality.

existent

having existence; being present.

nonexistence

the state of not existing.

The grind of everyday life.

I'm just trying to survive this existence.

The state of simply getting by.

His existence is just about making it through each day.