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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"
survival. noun. /sərˈvaɪvl/. [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.
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.
[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.
5 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.
noun [ U ] uk / səˈvaɪv ə l / us. B2. the fact of continuing to live or exist, especially after a difficult or dangerous situation: Flood victims had to fight for survival. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence.
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]
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.
