SURVIVAL

survival

(noun) something that survives

survival, survival of the fittest, natural selection, selection

(noun) a natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment

survival, endurance

(noun) a state of surviving; remaining alive

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

survival (countable and uncountable, plural survivals)

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.

Source: Wiktionary

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Sur*viv"al, n. Etym: [From Survive.]

1. A living or continuing longer than, or beyond the existence of, another person, thing, or event; an outliving.

2. (Arhæol. & Ethnol.)

Definition: Any habit, usage, or belief, remaining from ancient times, the origin of which is often unknown, or imperfectly known. The close bearing of the doctrine of survival on the study of manners and customs. Tylor. Survival of the fittest. (Biol.) See Natural selection, under Natural.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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