self-existence

noun

inherent existence; existence by virtue of a being's own nature, and independent of any other being or cause

“self-existence is an attribute of God”

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Meanings

nounself-existence (uncountable)
  1. uncountablelifestyleinherent existence; existence by virtue of a being's own nature, and independent of any other being or cause

    self-existence is an attribute of God

    1 more example

    If a first Body may to any Place Be not determin'd, in the boundless Space, 'Tis plain, it then may absent be from all; Who then will this a Self-existence call?

    1712, Richard Blackmore, Creation
  2. uncountableself-sufficiency

    We are counselled and taught by our brethren to prepare ourselves for self-existence, to look after those things which are calculated to make us free and independent.

    1861 September 29, Daniel H. Wells, Remarks made in the Bowery, Great Salt Lake City
    1 more example

    Wasting and spoiling with a ruffian hand,/While her accomplice faith, wrapt up at home/In proud security of self-existence,/Thinks that existence shall absolve them both?

    1781, Horace Walpole, The Mysterious Mother

Origin

From self- + existence.

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