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subsist in

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sub⋅sist

  [suhb-sist]
Use subsist in in a Sentence
–verb (used without object)
1. to exist; continue in existence.
2. to remain alive; live, as on food, resources, etc.
3. to have existence in, or by reason of, something.
4. to reside, lie, or consist (usually fol. by in).
5. Philosophy.
a. to have timeless or abstract existence, as a number, relation, etc.
b. to have existence, esp. independent existence.
–verb (used with object)
6. to provide sustenance or support for; maintain.
Origin:
1540–50; < L subsistere to remain, equiv. to sub- sub- + sistere to stand, make stand; see stand

Related forms:
sub⋅sist⋅ing⋅ly, adverb
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