survival
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.sur·viv·al
noun, often attributive \sər-ˈvī-vəl\Definition of SURVIVAL
1
a : the act or fact of living or continuing longer than another person or thing b : the continuation of life or existence <problems of survival in arctic conditions>
2
: one that survives
See Examples of SURVIVAL
- The refugees depend on foreign aid for their survival.
- Small businesses are fighting for survival.
- the survival of an old folktale
First Known Use of SURVIVAL
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