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subsisting

sub·sist
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [suh b-sist]
    • /səbˈsɪst/
    • /səbˈsɪst/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suh b-sist]
    • /səbˈsɪst/

Definitions of subsisting word

  • verb without object subsisting to exist; continue in existence. 1
  • verb without object subsisting to remain alive; live, as on food, resources, etc. 1
  • verb without object subsisting to have existence in, or by reason of, something. 1
  • verb without object subsisting to reside, lie, or consist (usually followed by in). 1
  • verb without object subsisting Philosophy. to have timeless or abstract existence, as a number, relation, etc. to have existence, especially independent existence. 1
  • verb with object subsisting to provide sustenance or support for; maintain. 1
See all 6 definitions of subsisting

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Origin of subsisting

First appearance:

before 1540
One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; < Latin subsistere to remain, equivalent to sub- sub- + sistere to stand, make stand; see stand

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Parts of speech for Subsisting

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Subsisting

subsisting popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

subsisting usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for subsisting

adj subsisting

  • living — having life; being alive; not dead: living persons.
  • alive — If people or animals are alive, they are not dead.

adjective subsisting

  • extant — (especially of a document) still in existence; surviving.
  • zoetic — (rare) Of or pertaining to life.
All 4 Synonyms of subsisting

Antonyms for subsisting

adj subsisting

  • anesthetized — to render physically insensible, as by an anesthetic.
  • dead — A person, animal, or plant that is dead is no longer living.
  • inoperable — not operable or practicable.

adjective subsisting

All 6 Antonyms of subsisting

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