existence
/ɛɡˈzɪs.təns/
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Also seen as: existences
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The state of being, existing, or occurring; beinghood.
Noun
Examples
In order to destroy evil, we must first acknowledge its existence.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Empirical reality; the substance of the physical universe. (Dictionary of Philosophy; 1968)
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “existence” mean?
The state of being, existing, or occurring; beinghood.
Is “existence” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.