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Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
exist/ɪɡˈzɪst/
verb
  • 1 have objective reality or being.

    ■ be found: two conflicting stereotypes exist.

  • 2 live, especially under adverse conditions.
– derivatives
existing adjective.
– origin C17: prob. a back-form. from existence.
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