Survival: meaning, definitions and examples

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survival

 

[ sษ™หˆvaษชvษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in nature

The state or fact of continuing to live or exist, typically in spite of difficult conditions, such as lack of food, water, or shelter.

Synonyms

endurance, existence, resilience

Examples of usage

  • Survival in the wilderness requires resourcefulness and knowledge of basic survival skills.
  • In times of crisis, the instinct for survival kicks in, driving people to do whatever it takes to stay alive.
Context #2 | Noun

in business

The continued existence of a business or organization, especially in adverse circumstances.

Synonyms

perseverance, sustainability, viability

Examples of usage

  • The company's survival was at stake, so they had to make some tough decisions to stay afloat.
  • Adapting to the changing market conditions is crucial for the survival of any business.
Context #3 | Noun

in psychology

The instinctual drive to stay alive and protect oneself from harm.

Synonyms

instinct, self-preservation, survivalism

Examples of usage

  • The fear of death triggers the survival instinct, leading to fight or flight responses.
  • In extreme situations, the human mind can exhibit incredible feats of survival.

Translations

Translations of the word "survival" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sobrevivรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ€เคตเคฟเคค เคฐเคนเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รœberleben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelangsungan hidup

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะถะธะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przetrwanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”Ÿๅญ˜

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท survie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ supervivencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hayatta kalma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ์กด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุจู‚ุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™eลพitรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ preลพitie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”Ÿๅญ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preลพivetje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lifun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ั€ั– า›ะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ แƒฉแƒ”แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saฤŸ qalma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ supervivencia

Etymology

The word 'survival' originated from the Latin word 'supervivere', which means 'to live beyond' or 'to outlive'. The concept of survival has been essential throughout human history, from the early days of hunting and gathering to modern society. It encompasses not only physical survival but also emotional, mental, and social resilience in the face of challenges. The study of survival strategies has led to advancements in various fields, such as psychology, biology, and disaster preparedness.

See also: survivability, survivalism, surviving, survivor, survivors.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,186, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.