subsistent
subsisting, existing, or continuing in existence.
inherent: subsistent qualities of character.
Philosophy. something that exists necessarily as opposed to contingent existence in space and time.
Origin of subsistent
1Other words from subsistent
- non·sub·sist·ent, adjective
- pre·sub·sist·ent, adjective
- self-sub·sist·ent, adjective
Words Nearby subsistent
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How to use subsistent in a sentence
Without such a self-subsistent life many intellectual achievements are possible, but they do not deserve the name of Knowledge.
An Interpretation of Rudolf Eucken's Philosophy | W. Tudor JonesKnowledge is possible only in so far as man participates in a self-subsistent life.
An Interpretation of Rudolf Eucken's Philosophy | W. Tudor JonesDans le train si lent traverser la Camargue je mimagine ces mornes remparts qui depuis sept sicles subsistent intacts.
How France Built Her Cathedrals | Elizabeth Boyle O'ReillyIn heaven they too become infinite by partaking of the essential nature of God, who is self-subsistent.
The Works of Honor de Balzac | Honor de BalzacThe pure self-subsistent form which never combines with matter.
A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy | Isaac Husik
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