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
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
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
28 December 2024
(noun) small asexual fruiting body resembling a cushion or blister consisting of a mat of hyphae that is produced on a host by some fungi
Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.
