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subsist
[ suhb-sist ]
verb (used without object)
- to exist; continue in existence.
- to remain alive; live, as on food, resources, etc.
- to have existence in, or by reason of, something.
- to reside, lie, or consist (usually followed by in ).
- Philosophy.
- to have timeless or abstract existence, as a number, relation, etc.
- to have existence, especially independent existence.
verb (used with object)
- to provide sustenance or support for; maintain.
subsist
/ əˈɪ /
verb
- often foll by on to be sustained; manage to live
to subsist on milk
- to continue in existence
- foll by in to lie or reside by virtue (of); consist
- philosophy
- to exist as a concept or relation rather than a fact
- to be conceivable
- obsolete.tr to provide with support
Derived Forms
- ܲˈٱԳ, adjective
- ܲˈٱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܲ·iԲ· adverb
- ȴܲ· verb (used without object)
- -ܲ·iԲ adjective
- p·ܲ· verb (used without object)
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of subsist1
Example Sentences
The population subsisted on an average of 1,200 calories a day.
The homegrown awards show subsists entirely on ticket sales, which range from $20 to $40, depending on the time of purchase — and the occasional donation — and has never turned a profit, he said.
With starters dominating the live reps during practice, scout team players subsist on mental reps to stay ready for their opportunities.
In other words, they're the exact opposite of Musk, a wealthy parasite who subsists mainly by taking credit for other people's hard work.
Famine has already been declared in one area - many others subsist on the brink of starvation not knowing where their next meal will come from.
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