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ex⋅ist⋅ent

[ig-zis-tuhnt]
–adjective
1. existing; having existence.
2. now existing.
–noun
3. a person or thing that exists.

Origin:
1555–65; < L existent- (s. of existēns), prp. of existere to exist; see -ent
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ex·is·tent   (ĭg-zĭs'tənt)   
adj.  
  1. Having life or being; existing. See Synonyms at real1.

  2. Occurring or present at the moment; current.

n.  One that exists.
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