existence

existence is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

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

Singular existence

Plural existences

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