- Subsistent — Sub*sist ent, a. [L. subsistens, p. pr. See {Subsist}.] 1. Having real being; as, a subsistent spirit. [1913 Webster] 2. Inherent; as, qualities subsistent in matter. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English 
- subsistent — index extant, inherent Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …   Law dictionary 
- subsistent — (adj.) 1520s, from L. subsistentem (nom. subsistens), prp. of subsistere (see SUBSISTENCE (Cf. subsistence)) …   Etymology dictionary 
- subsistent — /seuhb sis teuhnt/, adj. 1. subsisting, existing, or continuing in existence. 2. inherent: subsistent qualities of character. n. 3. Philos. something that exists necessarily as opposed to contingent existence in space and time. [1520 30; < L… …   Universalium 
- subsistent — adjective see subsistence …   New Collegiate Dictionary 
- subsistent — adjective a) actually existing b) inherent See Also: subsist, subsistence …   Wiktionary 
- subsistent — sub|sis|tent Mot Agut Adjectiu invariable …   Diccionari Català-Català  
- Subsistent — Eksisterende, iboende …   Danske encyklopædi 
- subsistent — a. 1. Substantial, really existing. 2. Inherent …   New dictionary of synonyms 
- subsistent — sub·sist·ent …   English syllables