self-existence
nounEtymology From self- + existence.
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Lifestyle, Religion, Theology 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
- 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:
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self-sufficiency
- 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:
- 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:
- Related terms
- self-existent, aseity