existence

noun

(Ontology) The state of being, existing, or occurring; beinghood.

Empirical reality; the substance of the physical universe. (Dictionary of Philosophy; 1968)

Roots

sistosist- · Latin · stand, set

Synonyms for existence

beingn existentadj ubietyn lifen inherencen factn presencen actualityn immanencen livingn

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