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existence

[/ɪɡˈzɪstəns/]
nounfemininepl: existências
existência
1. the state or fact of being alive or present
The existence of life on other planets remains a mystery.
A existência de vida em outros planetas continua sendo um mistério.
2. the way that someone or something lives or exists
She led a quiet existence in the countryside.
Ela levava uma existência tranquila no interior.
3. continued or prolonged living; survival
The organization's existence depends on funding.
A existência da organização depende de financiamento.
Synonyms
beinglifepresenceentity
Antonyms
non-existenceabsencedeathoblivion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
existência
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
existência
no regional variation
São Paulo
existência
no regional variation
Portugal
existência
identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

struggle for existence
come into existence
in existence
mean existence
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