Survival
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /səˈvaɪ.vəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Survival is a noun meaning The fact or act of surviving; continued existence or life.
Meaning
The fact or act of surviving; continued existence or life.
More Meanings
- (as a modifier) Of, relating to or aiding survival.
- (sports) The avoidance of relegation or demotion to a lower league or division.
- (anthropology) A custom or belief that persists in folklore from earlier times, when the rationale behind it is forgotten.
Example Sentences
persecution survival plan
His survival kit had all the things he needed in the wilderness.
His survival in the open ocean was a miracle; he had fully expected to die.
When I am not playing pinball or working at my survival job, I am usually writing.
Word Forms
- survivals
Synonyms for survival
Depending on context, synonyms include endurance, selection.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include endurance, selection, survive, survivorship, survivor, survivable.
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