Synonyms

existent

American

[ig-zis-tuhnt] / ɪgˈzɪs tənt /

adjective

existing; having existence.
now existing.

noun

a person or thing that exists.

existent British

/ ɪɡˈzɪstənt /

adjective

in existence; extant; current
having existence; living

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noun

a person or a thing that exists

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Etymology

Origin of existent

1555–65; < Latin existent- (stem of existēns ), present participle of existere to exist; see -ent

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