subsisted

Meanings

• verb

  have continued to exist or survive

  - "Despite the harsh conditions, the plant managed to subsist."
  - "Many ancient civilizations have subsisted for thousands of years."

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Variants

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subsist , subsisted , subsisting , subsists , subsist on , subsisted on , subsisting on , subsists on

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Etymology

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From Old French subsister, meaning 'to last, endure', from sub-, 'under' + sister, 'to stand, remain'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest surviving organism on Earth is a bacterium named Ming the Oceanic, which is estimated to be over 2,000 years old.

2. The term 'subsistence farming' refers to farming practices where farmers produce food only for their own consumption and not for sale.

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Related Concepts

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1. survival: The ability of an organism or system to continue living under harsh conditions.

2. endurance: The ability to withstand difficult conditions or hardships.

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Culture

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Subsisted has been used extensively in literature and science to describe the ability of organisms or systems to continue existing under adverse conditions. In art, the concept of subsistence is often explored through depictions of poverty or survival.

How to Memorize "subsisted"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a plant growing in difficult conditions and continuing to survive. Imagine the roots reaching deep into the ground for water and nutrients.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'subsist' with the idea of survival and endurance. Think of words like 'persevere' and 'endure'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Subsist means to survive, to live on, to keep on existing' to remember the meaning of the word.

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