ex|ist|ence

ex|ist|ence
ex|ist|ence «ehg ZIHS tuhns», noun.
1. the fact or state of existing; being: »

When we are born, we come into existence.

2. the fact or state of being real: »

Most people do not now believe in the existence of ghosts.

3. continued being; living; life: »

Drivers of racing cars lead a dangerous existence.

4. occurrence; presence: »

The newspapers report the existence of many new cases of flu in the city.

5. all that exists.
6. a thing that exists; a being.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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