existence

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Existence

existence is on the Basic English 850 List.

exchange - existence - expansion

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ɛɡˈzɪstɛnts/ or /ɪɡˈzɪstɛnts/, SAMPA: /Eg.zI.stEnts/

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Noun

Singular existence

Plural existences

Existence is on the Academic Vocabulary List.

1. (uncountable) The existence of a thing is the quality of being real, of being in the world, of just being.

   Do you believe in the existence of God?

   The existence of a mark on my shirt is the reason I didn't go to the party.

Related words

• existent
• exist
• co-existence