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subsisted
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uh
b-
sist
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sub·sist
/
səbˈsɪst
/
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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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a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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Origin:
1540–50;
<
Latin
subsistere
to remain, equivalent to
sub-
sub-
+
sistere
to stand, make stand;
see
stand
Related forms
sub·sist·ing·ly,
adverb
pre·sub·sist,
verb (used without object)
self-sub·sist·ing,
adjective
su·per·sub·sist,
verb (used without object)
Can be confused:
subside
,
subsist
.
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