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
29 June 2025
(adjective) deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; “an estimable young professor”; “trains ran with admirable precision”; “his taste was impeccable, his health admirable”
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
