Living: meaning, definitions and examples

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living

[ ˈlɪvɪŋ ]

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in a general context

The condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death.

Synonyms

alive, animate, breathing

Examples of usage

Living organisms are made up of cells.
All living things need water to survive.

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in a general context

Alive; not dead.

Synonyms

alive, breathing, surviving

Examples of usage

She is living her best life.
The living room is cozy and comfortable.

Translations

Translations of the word "living" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vivo

residência
sala de estar

🇮🇳 जीवित

निवास
बैठक कक्ष

🇩🇪 lebend

Wohnen
Wohnzimmer

🇮🇩 hidup

tempat tinggal
ruang tamu

🇺🇦 живий

житло
вітальня

🇵🇱 żyjący

mieszkanie
salon

🇯🇵 生きている (いきている)

住居 (じゅうきょ)
リビングルーム (リビング)

🇫🇷 vivant

logement
salon

🇪🇸 vivo

vivienda
sala de estar

🇹🇷 yaşayan

konut
oturma odası

🇰🇷 살아있는 (살아있는)

거주 (거주)
거실 (거실)

🇸🇦 حي

مسكن
غرفة المعيشة

🇨🇿 živý

bydlení
obývací pokoj

🇸🇰 živý

bývanie
obývacia izba

🇨🇳 活的 (huó de)

住宅 (zhùzhái)
客厅 (kètīng)

🇸🇮 živ

bivanje
dnevna soba

🇮🇸 lifandi

íbúð
stofa

🇰🇿 тірі

тұрғын үй
қонақ бөлме

🇬🇪 ცოცხალი

საცხოვრებელი
მისაღები ოთახი

🇦🇿 canlı

yaşayış
qonaq otağı

🇲🇽 vivo

vivienda
sala de estar

Word origin

The word 'living' originated from the Old English word 'lifig', meaning 'alive, living'. It has been used in English since the Middle Ages to describe the state of being alive. The concept of living organisms and the distinction between living and non-living matter has been a topic of study and fascination for centuries, leading to advancements in biology and other scientific fields.