Subsisted: meaning, definitions and examples
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subsisted
[ səbˈsɪstɪd ]
survival, existence
Subsisted refers to the act of continuing to live or exist, especially in a state that is barely adequate. It often implies that the sustenance is minimal and requires great effort to maintain. Subsisting can also relate to surviving in adverse conditions, where resources are scarce. This term is commonly used to describe individuals or groups that manage to sustain themselves on limited means.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They subsisted on what little food they could gather.
- Many ancient tribes subsisted by hunting and gathering.
- He had to subsist on a meager salary for years.
Translations
Translations of the word "subsisted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sobreviveu
🇮🇳 अवशोषित किया
🇩🇪 überlebt
🇮🇩 bertahan
🇺🇦 існував
🇵🇱 przetrwał
🇯🇵 生存した
🇫🇷 subsisté
🇪🇸 subsistió
🇹🇷 varlığını sürdürdü
🇰🇷 존속했다
🇸🇦 استمر
🇨🇿 přežil
🇸🇰 prežil
🇨🇳 生存
🇸🇮 preživel
🇮🇸 lifði
🇰🇿 тіршілік етті
🇬🇪 გრძელდებოდა
🇦🇿 mübarizəyə davam etdi
🇲🇽 subsistió
Etymology
The word 'subsisted' originates from the Latin 'subsistere', which means 'to stay, to stand firm'. It is a combination of the prefix 'sub-' meaning 'under' and 'sistere' meaning 'to cause to stand'. Throughout its history, the term has been used in various contexts pertaining to survival and existence. In English, the term began to be used in the mid-16th century, and its meaning has evolved to commonly refer to the maintenance of life under difficult circumstances. The concept of subsistence is often associated with economic conditions, particularly in discussions about subsistence farming or minimal living standards.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #20,766, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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