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survivals

[ser-vahy-vuhl]

sur·viv·al

[ser-vahy-vuhl]
noun
1.
the act or fact of surviving, especially under adverse or unusual circumstances.
2.
a person or thing that survives or endures, especially an ancient custom, observance, belief, or the like.
3.
Anthropology. (no longer in technical use) the persistence of a cultural trait, practice, or the like long after it has lost its original meaning or usefulness.
adjective
4.
of, pertaining to, or for use in surviving, especially under adverse or unusual circumstances: survival techniques.

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Survivals is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

Origin:
1590–1600; survive + -al2

non·sur·viv·al, noun
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