subsistent

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subsistentnoun
subsistents
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Used in philosophy for an independently existing entity; attested singular & plural.
Traductions
subsistantPhilosophie scolastique.
According to Aquinas, an angel is a pure subsistent unaffected by matter.
Selon saint Thomas d’Aquin, un ange est un subsistant pur, indépendant de la matière.
Définitions
An entity that exists independently; something that subsists, especially in scholastic philosophy.
According to Aquinas, an angel is a pure subsistent unaffected by matter.
subsistentadjective
more subsistent
Comp.
most subsistent
Super.
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Traductions
subsistantPhilosophie; qui existe par soi, indépendamment d'autre chose.
The subsistent community thrived without external support, relying on its own resources.
La communauté subsistante prospérait sans aide extérieure, en s’appuyant sur ses propres ressources.
réelSoutenu; sens philosophique.
The subsistent nature of the ancient ruins was evident in their enduring presence.
La nature réelle des ruines anciennes était évidente dans leur présence durable.
Définitions
Existing in reality; having real being.
The subsistent nature of the ancient ruins was evident in their enduring presence.
Capable of existing independently; self-sustaining.
The subsistent community thrived without external support, relying on its own resources.