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Subsistent

Subsistent \Sub*sist"ent\, a. [L. subsistens, p. pr. See Subsist.]

  1. Having real being; as, a subsistent spirit.

  2. Inherent; as, qualities subsistent in matter.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
subsistent

1520s, from Latin subsistentem (nominative subsistens), present participle of subsistere "stand still or firm" (see subsistence).

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subsistent

a. 1 Actually existing. 2 inherent#English.

Usage examples of "subsistent".

Nevertheless, if human nature were subsistent in this way, it would not be fitting that it should be assumed by the Word of God.