survival

English

/sɚˈvaɪvəl/

noun
Definitions
  • The fact or act of surviving; continued existence or life.
  • (as a modifier) Of, relating to or aiding survival.
  • (sports) The avoidance of relegation or demotion to a lower league or division.
  • (anthropology) A custom or belief that persists in folklore from earlier times, when the rationale behind it is forgotten.

Etymology

Suffix from English survive.

Origin

English

survive

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