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existence

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/ɪɡˈzɪstəns/ · ex-is-tence

The state of being, especially in relation to something abstract or theoretical.

Meanings

nounformal

The state of being, especially in relation to something abstract or theoretical.

اس حالت کا ہونا، خاص طور پر کسی چیز کے نظریاتی یا تجریدی تعلق کے حوالے سے۔

وجود

wujood

Synonyms

beingpresencelifeحیاتزندگیموجودگی

Antonyms

nonexistencenothingnessabsenceعدمخلاغیر موجودگی

Common Collocations

  • existence of species
  • existence of God
  • existence in philosophy

Example Sentences

The existence of life on other planets is still a matter of debate.

زمین کے علاوہ دیگر سیاروں پر زندگی کا وجود ابھی بھی بحث کا موضوع ہے۔

Zameen ke ilawa doosre sayaron par zindagi ka wujood abhi bhi behas ka mauzoo hai.

Philosophers have long questioned the nature of existence.

فلاسفرز نے طویل عرصے سے وجود کی نوعیت پر سوال اٹھائے ہیں۔

Philosophers ne taweel arse se wujood ki noyat par sawal uthaye hain.

Her existence brought joy to everyone around her.

اس کا وجود اس کے گرد موجود ہر ایک کے لیے خوشی کا باعث تھا۔

Us ka wujood us ke gird maujood har aik ke liye khushi ka bais tha.

Easily Confused With

essence:Existence refers to the state of being, while essence refers to the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something.

Word Family

existent
adjectiveموجود
existential
adjectiveوجودی
exist
verbوجود رکھنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of existence as the 'X-istence' of something that stands out.

Imagine a tree standing tall in a vast field, representing existence.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے بہت نکلے میرے ارمان، لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے

Hazaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle Bohat nikle mere armaan, lekin phir bhi kam nikle

Thousands of desires, each worthy of dying for; many of my wishes were fulfilled, but still, too few.

Mirza Ghalib, Unverified

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

وجود کی قدر کرو ، ہر لمحہ قیمتی ہے۔

Wujood ki qadar karo, har lamha qeemti hai.

Value your existence, every moment is precious.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "existentia" — to stand out or to be real

First known use: 15th century

The term evolved from Latin, indicating the state of being or living.