existent
Translation
existent, existing, in existence
Examples
It is one of the oldest existent manuscripts.
It is one of the oldest existent manuscripts.
Grammar Patterns
((existent)) ((noun)) existing, real an existent problem
Similar Words
Synonyms: existing, extant, real; Antonyms: nonexistent, imaginary
Etymology
From Latin 'existentem', present participle of 'existere'. Same root as 'existence'.
Memory Tips
The '-ent' suffix often indicates an adjective, like in 'different' or 'absent'.