Existence or Existance
Which spelling is correct, Existence or Existance, and how to use them properly.
❌INCORRECT
Existance
This spelling is incorrect. "Existance" is not a valid word in English.
✅CORRECT
Existence
This is the correct spelling. "Existence" is a noun meaning the state of being real or alive.
Definition
Existence (noun): The fact or state of living or having objective reality; the state of being.
Examples:
- The existence of life on other planets is still unproven.
- Human existence has been studied for centuries.
- The existence of the ancient city was confirmed by archaeologists.
Synonyms
Words with similar meanings to "existence":
Nouns:
- Reality
- Being
- Presence
- Survival
- Life
Related Terms:
- Occurrence
- Presence
- Subsistence
- Continuance
Note: "Existence" is the correct spelling. "Existance" is a common misspelling—remember, it ends with "-ence".
FAQ's
Is it existance or existence?
The correct word is "existence." "Existance" is a common misspelling.
How to pronounce existence?
The correct pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɪstəns/ (ig-ZIS-tuns).
What does existence mean?
The fact or state of living or having objective reality; the state of being.