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existent

existent

4 6.0
Real and present, not only imagined
  • adjective
  • /ɪɡˈzɪstənt/
translation icon : existente
  • And then this is interesting and appears as an existent self consciousness.
  • existent objects
  • existent things
  • existent entity

I'm like, wow, time is time is non existent in my mind right now.

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Examples

  • You can take the already existent media uploader and tailor it to your needs.

    Blog text (30)
  • And, more generally, what is Japan's role in the already existent system?

    Academic text (1991)
  • The self is not a real existent thing, and thus it is not constant.

    Academic text (2016)
  • The Irish republic is virtually existent.

  • Glass and can separation programs, if not already existent, will be set up at the grocery stores and restaurants.

    Academic text (2001)
  • However, existent Inuit map artifacts are more abundant than is indicated by these sources.

    Academic text (1990)
  • In other words, a status quo which reflects A stagnant, existent, unchanging social dynamic.

  • A strict routine of rules and beliefs safeguards the continuity and repetition of the existent.

    Academic text (1991)
  • Atman is one with God—Brahman, the existent reality which is pure consciousness.

    Academic text (2001)
  • Many species of animals that were once thought to be extinct are actually still existent in remote areas.

Synonyms

actual
vsexistent
1.4

Real and existing in fact, not imagined or expected

is the same in meaning but differs only in wording
extant
vsexistent
11 8.6

Still existing and not destroyed or lost

means existence as a fact rather than survival after loss
existing
vsexistent
1.0

In place now and not new or future

is about real existence independent of being present now

Antonyms

52 4.8

Not real or present

How Real

existent
4 6.0
nonexistent
52 4.8

Surface Forms

existent positive

Morphology

existent = exist (transparent) = exist + ent

Formed by the verb 'exist' plus the adjectival suffix '-ent', producing the meaning 'having existence', which is directly derivable.

Etymology

Existent comes from the Latin parts ex- 'out' and sistere 'to stand', and is like the words exist and existence. Think of something that 'stands out' into the world, and that's why existent means real and present, not imagined.