self-subsistence

self-sub·sist·ence

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Definitions of self-subsistence word

noun self-subsistence the state or fact of subsisting. 1
noun self-subsistence the state or fact of existing. 1
noun self-subsistence the providing of sustenance or support. 1
noun self-subsistence means of supporting life; a living or livelihood. 1
noun self-subsistence the source from which food and other items necessary to exist are obtained. 1
noun self-subsistence Philosophy. existence, especially of an independent entity. the quality of having timeless or abstract existence. mode of existence or that by which a substance is individualized. 1

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English < Late Latin subsistentia; see subsist, -ence

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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