Existent

usgb/ɪɡˈzɪstənt/
adjective

Something that is real or currently exists.

The existent literature on this topic is quite extensive.
Visual representation of "existent" - Something that is real or currently exists

Often appears as...

  • existent problem
  • existent issues

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Formal

Academic

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Academic Tone

Used in formal or scholarly writing and discussions to describe existing conditions or artifacts.

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The existent data supports our hypothesis.
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Not for Abstracts

Avoid using 'existent' to describe abstract ideas; it's for tangible or current matters.

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He focused on the existent evidence, not theories.
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Clear Existence

Emphasizes the presence or reality of something that might be doubted or questioned.

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The threat is not just theoretical; it is existent.
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