existing — Currently present, in use, or available; already established or in place. Refers to something that is currently real or operational.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Currently present, in use, or available; already established or in place. Refers to something that is currently real or operational.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪgˈzɪstɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My cat destroyed my existing furniture and demanded new ones like a furry interior designer.
- The existing wifi password is so old that even the router forgot it.
- We should use existing resources more efficiently.
existing
ADJECTIVE[/ɪgˈzɪstɪŋ/]
Currently present, in use, or available; already established or in place. Refers to something that is currently real or operational.
Currently present, in use, or available; already established or in place. Refers to something that is currently real or operational.
Keep existing while resisting and persisting!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'existere' meaning 'to stand forth' or 'to emerge into being'. The word literally described something stepping out from hiding to reveal itself in the world.
Breakdown
ex- (out, forth) + sistere (to stand, to place) + -ing (present participle suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cat destroyed my existing furniture and demanded new ones like a furry interior designer.”
“The existing wifi password is so old that even the router forgot it.”
“We should use existing resources more efficiently.”
“The new policy will affect all existing employees.”
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