self-existent

[ self-ig-zis-tuhnt, self- ]

adjective

1. existing independently of any cause, as God.
2. having an independent existence.

self-existent

adjective

1. philosophy existing independently of any other being or cause

Derived Forms

• ˌself-exˈistence, noun

Other Words From

• self-ex·istence noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-existent¹

First recorded in 1695–1705

Example Sentences

If God is a personality, we have no conception of a personality that is self-existent.

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In the Hebrew view, even the powers of evil are created things; they are not self-existent.

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Each name has its own self-existent Idea, Form, or Type, the reproduction or copy of which is imperative.

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O king, this is the divine forest of the Self-existent One, which hath now come to our view.

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In order that there may be creation there must be a primary Self-existent Spirit, whose will is supreme.

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