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- DictionarySur·viv·al/sərˈvīv(ə)l/
noun
- 1. the state or fact of continuing to live or exist, typically in spite of an accident, ordeal, or difficult circumstances: "the animal's chances of survival were pretty low"
Definitions of survival. noun. a state of surviving; remaining alive. synonyms: endurance. see more. noun. a natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment. synonyms: natural selection, selection, survival of the fittest. see more. noun. something that survives. see more. Pronunciation. US. /sərˈvaɪvəl/ UK.
2 days ago · 2. uncountable noun. If you refer to the survival of a person or living thing, you mean that they live through a dangerous situation in which it was possible that they might die . If cancers are spotted early there's a high chance of survival. An animal's sense of smell is still crucial to its survival.
survival. noun. /sərˈvaɪvl/. jump to other results. [uncountable] the state of continuing to live or exist, often despite difficulty or danger the struggle/battle/fight for survival His only chance of survival was a heart transplant. Exporting is necessary for our economic survival.
[uncountable] the state of continuing to live or exist, often despite difficulty or danger. the struggle/battle/fight for survival. His only chance of survival was a heart transplant. Exporting is necessary for our economic survival. Continued trade in these products is a threat to the survival of the species. Extra Examples.
[ T ] to continue to live after someone, especially a member of your family, has died: He is survived by his wife and four children. Fewer examples. There's only a fifty-fifty chance that she'll survive the operation. Friendless and jobless, he wondered how he would survive the year ahead.
SURVIVAL meaning: 1 : the state or fact of continuing to live or exist especially in spite of difficult conditions often used before another noun; 2 : something from an earlier period that still exists or is done usually singular.
1. the act or fact of surviving. 2. a person or thing that survives or endures, esp. an ancient custom, observance, belief, etc. adj. 3. of or for use in surviving, esp. under adverse or unusual circumstances: survival techniques. [1590–1600]
