subsist in
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 followed by in ).
5.
Philosophy.
a.
to have timeless or abstract existence, as a number, relation, etc.
b.
to have existence, especially independent existence.
verb (used with object)
6.
to provide sustenance or support for; maintain.
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subsist (səbˈsɪst) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | ( |
| 2. | to continue in existence |
| 3. | ( |
| 4. | philosophy |
| a. to exist as a concept or relation rather than a fact | |
| b. to be conceivable | |
| 5. | obsolete (tr) to provide with support |
| [C16: from Latin subsistere to stand firm, from sub- up + sistere to make a stand] | |
| sub'sistent | |
| —adj | |
| sub'sister | |
| —n | |
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