surviving
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Continuing to live or to exist.
Adjective
Examples
The legacy was divided among the surviving children of the deceased.
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).
Common questions
What does “surviving” mean?
Continuing to live or to exist.
Is “surviving” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.