Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
self-existent
adjective
/ˌself ɪɡˈzɪstənt/
Definition
Existing independently and not reliant on anything else for existence.
Examples
- The concept of God is often described as being self-existent.
- A self-existent entity is one that does not depend on others for its being.
- The philosopher argued that the universe is not self-existent but contingent.
Meaning
Self-existent refers to something that exists on its own, without needing any external cause or support.
Synonyms
- independent
- self-sufficient
- self-sustaining
