existent

[ ig-zis-tuhnt ]

adjective

1. existing; having existence.
2. now existing.

noun

1. a person or thing that exists.

Other Words From

• quasi-ex·istent adjective
• unex·istent adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of existent¹

1555–65; < Latin existent- (stem of existēns ), present participle of existere to exist; -ent

Example Sentences

About 200 people may have bought funeral plans that were non existent from a Hull funeral home at the centre of a police inquiry, an MP has claimed.

From BBC

Now the Seahawks’ margin for error keeps dwindling to the point it’s barely existent.

From Seattle Times

This goes back to a lack of operational leadership, which has been existent in the company for many years.

From New York Times

“We need to hold the U.S. government accountable by honoring the existent treaties,” Lee says.

From Scientific American

But the $140 million Doheny project will be tied into already existent municipal lines and will continue to operate as a county water district, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times