Existence or Existance

Which is the correct spelling? The correct spelling is Existence (not Existance).

Correct Spelling

Existence

Incorrect Spelling

Existance

How common is this error?

There are 304,000 search results on Bing for the misspelling 'Existance'. 'Existance' ranks in the top 30 of most common errors caught by TripleChecker, with at least 997 websites containing this mistake.¹

Part of speech and definition

'Existence' is a noun. It refers to the state or fact of being, living, or having an objective reality. In philosophy, it often pertains to the nature of being and reality itself.

Examples of existence being used in a sentence:

Correct The existence of life beyond Earth has always fascinated scientists and explorers alike.
Incorrect The existance of life beyond Earth has always fascinated scientists and explorers alike.
Correct In her artwork, she sought to capture the raw beauty of existence in its purest form.
Incorrect In her artwork, she sought to capture the raw beauty of existance in its purest form.
Correct Philosophers debate the nature of existence and what it means to be alive.
Incorrect Philosophers debate the nature of existance and what it means to be alive.

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Other common questions

What is the correct spelling?

Existence

What is its origin?

The word "existence" originates from the Latin "existentia," which means "being" or "presence," derived from "existere," meaning "to stand out" or "to be." It entered Middle English through Old French as "existence."

How do you pronounce existence?

The word 'existence' is pronounced as /ɪɡˈzɪstəns/. It can be phonetically broken down as ig-ZIS-tuhns.

Any tips for using the word in a sentence?

The word 'existence' can be used in a sentence like, "The discovery of new species highlights the diversity of life and the intricate web of existence on Earth." When using 'existence,' it is important to ensure correct spelling, as it contains a double 'e' at the beginning and a 'c' before the final 'e,' and to use it within the appropriate context to convey the idea of being or living.

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1: Data as of 09/01/2024.