Existence

Podcast 1 · Introduction

Existence

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

noun

Pronunciation

ig-ZIS-tunce  /ɪɡˈzɪst(ə)ns/

Definition

The fact or state of being real, alive, or present; the condition of existing; also used for a particular way of living or being.

Plain meaning

Being real — the state of actually existing, of being here and present in the world.

Register

Neutral in everyday use. Philosophical in academic contexts. Can be warmly personal in memoir and reflective writing.