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Subsistent

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Existing or able to exist independently; self-sufficient.

Example Sentence: The hermit lived a subsistent life in the remote cabin, growing his own food and relying on renewable energy sources.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: In philosophy, something that exists in its own right and not merely as a modification or property of something else.

Example Sentence: According to Descartes, the mind is a subsistent entity that exists separately from the body.

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To have a necessary existence; to be self-sufficient.

Example Sentence: The company aims to subsist on its innovative products and advanced technology rather than seeking external financial support.