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10 Language-to-English DictionariesExistence
/ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The state or fact of being, living, or having objective reality.
"The existence of life on other planets remains a topic of scientific debate." - 2
A particular kind of being or entity.
"The existence of various species contributes to the biodiversity of the planet."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'existentia', stemming from 'existere' (meaning 'to step out, stand forth, emerge, or be'). Entering Middle English via Old French in the late 14th century, the word evolved from denoting physical manifestation or occurrence to encompassing the broader philosophical state of being alive or real.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Existence" is said worldwide
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Existence
Transliteration: ɛɡ.zis.tɑ̃s
"L'existence de l'univers est un mystère."
Existenz
Transliteration: ɛkˈzɪt͡sɛnts
"Die Existenz des Lebens ist faszinierend."
Esistenza
Transliteration: e.t͡siˈt͡sɛn.tsa
"L'esistenza di altre forme di vita è un argomento di ricerca."
Existencia
Transliteration: eɡzisˈtenθja
"La existencia de otras civilizaciones es intrigante."
Existência
Transliteration: eziʃˈtẽsja
"A existência de vida em outros planetas é uma questão científica."
अस्तित्व
Transliteration: Astitva
"अस्तित्व का अर्थ जीवन और वास्तविकता है।"
存在
Transliteration: cúnzài
"宇宙的存在是一个深奥的主题。"
존재
Transliteration: jonjae
"우주의 존재는 신비로운 주제입니다."
存在
Transliteration: sonzai
"宇宙の存在は興味深いテーマです。"
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