Existence

Quick meaning: Existence is a noun meaning (Ontology) The state of being, existing, or occurring; beinghood.

Meaning

(Ontology) The state of being, existing, or occurring; beinghood.

More Meanings

1. Empirical reality; the substance of the physical universe. (Dictionary of Philosophy; 1968)

Example Sentences

In order to destroy evil, we must first acknowledge its existence.

However, with the dainty volume my quondam friend sprang into fame. At the same time he cast off the chrysalis of a commonplace existence.

The physics of elementary particles in the 20th century was distinguished by the observation of particles whose existence had been predicted by theorists sometimes decades earlier.

The ancients said, “A ruler should exist for the existence of the people.” The famous thinker, Mencius noted, “The people are the most valuable, then the country, and the ruler comes last.”

Word Forms

• existences

Synonyms for existence

Depending on context, synonyms include being, beinghood, beingness, dasein, hereness, subsistence.

Antonyms for existence

Common opposites include nonexistence, nothingness, inexistence, nonbeing.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include beingness, world, nature, creation, macrocosm, being.

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