subsistent — having real being or existence; actually existing
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having real being or existence; actually existing
Pronunciation (IPA): /səbˈsɪstənt/
Korean meaning: 실제로 존재하는, 현실적인
Korean pronunciation: 섭**시**스턴트
Example Sentences
- The philosopher argued that only subsistent entities have true reality.
- My college budget was so tight, I lived on a subsistent diet of ramen and hope.
- The subsistent problem of procrastination haunts every student.
subsistent
ADJECTIVE//səbˈsɪstənt//
having real being or existence; actually existing
💡 Concept
The old hermit lives a subsistent life, growing just enough food to survive each season.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/səbˈsɪstənt/
🇬🇧 UK/səbˈsɪstənt/
🌳Etymology
Prefixsub--
Rootsist
Suffix--ent
Origin
라틴어에서 '아래에서(sub) 서 있다(sistere)'라는 의미로, 기반이 되어 존재한다는 뜻에서 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
persistentconsistentresistantassistant
persistent
consistent
resistant
assistant
🔗Collocations
subsistent reality
subsistent income
subsistent farming
subsistent level
subsistent economy
subsistent wage
📝Examples
“The philosopher argued that only subsistent entities have true reality.”
😄 Fun example
“My college budget was so tight, I lived on a subsistent diet of ramen and hope.”
“The subsistent problem of procrastination haunts every student.”
😄 Fun example
“His subsistent salary barely covered rent, let alone avocado toast.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
existentactualrealsubstantialminimal
Antonyms
nonexistentimaginaryluxurious
Related
subsistencepersistexistsustainsurvive
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