Existant vs. Existent — What's the Difference?
"Existant" is an incorrect spelling, while "Existent" is the correct form, meaning having existence or being in reality.
Difference Between Existant and Existent
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Which is correct: Existant or Existent
How to spell Existent?
Existant
Incorrect Spelling
Existent
Correct Spelling
Key Differences
Think of the root word "exist"; "existent" logically follows.
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Remember that the word contains an "e" not an "a" after the "t" just like in "existence."
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Pair it with similar words like "persistent" that also end in "ent."
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Use mnemonic devices, like "E for Existing, E for Existent."
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If you remember that "existence" is spelled with an "e," then it can help you remember that "existent" is too.
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Compare with Definitions
Existant
Existant is an incorrect spelling of Existent.
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Existent
Existent means currently in existence.
The existent laws need revision.
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Existent
Existent can describe something that has physical presence.
The sculpture is existent in the museum.
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Existent
Existent means being in a certain state or condition.
The existent turmoil is affecting everyone.
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Existent
Existent relates to conditions or factors that are currently operative.
The existent guidelines are outdated.
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Existent
Existent signifies that which is real as opposed to imaginary.
Dragons are not existent creatures.
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Existent
Having life or being; existing.
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Existent
Existing; having life or being, current; occurring now
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Existent
(archaic) a being or entity that exists independently
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Existent
Having being or existence; existing; being; occurring now; taking place.
The eyes and mind are fastened on objects which have no real being, as if they were truly existent.
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Existent
Having existence or being or actuality;
An attempt to refine the existent machinery to make it more efficient
Much of the beluga caviar existing in the world is found in the Soviet Union and Iran
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Existent
Being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory;
Real objects
Real people; not ghosts
A film based on real life
A real illness
Real humility
Life is real! Life is earnest!
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Existent
Presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible;
The predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different
Actual and imagined conditions
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Common Curiosities
What is the root word of Existent?
The root word is "exist."
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What is the verb form of Existent?
The verb form is "exist."
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What is the pronunciation of Existent?
Pronounced as /ɪɡˈzɪs tənt/.
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Why is it called Existent?
It's called "Existent" to signify something that has existence.
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Which vowel is used before Existent?
The vowel "e" is used.
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What is the plural form of Existent?
Existents.
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Which preposition is used with Existent?
"In" as in "existent in the world."
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Is Existent a noun or adjective?
Adjective.
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What is the singular form of Existent?
Existent is already in its singular form.
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Which conjunction is used with Existent?
"And" can be used.
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Is Existent a negative or positive word?
Neutral.
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Is Existent an adverb?
No.
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Is Existent a collective noun?
No.
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Which determiner is used with Existent?
"The," "this," "that."
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Is Existent a vowel or consonant?
It's a word, not a single letter.
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Is the word “Existent” a direct object or an indirect object?
Neither, it's an adjective.
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How many syllables are in Existent?
Three.
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Is the Existent term a metaphor?
No.
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Is the word Existent imperative?
No.
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How do we divide Existent into syllables?
Ex-is-tent.
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What is the stressed syllable in Existent?
The second syllable, "is."
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What part of speech is Existent?
Adjective.
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How is Existent used in a sentence?
"The existent policies are subject to change."
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Which article is used with Existent?
"The" or "an."
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Is Existent an abstract noun?
No.
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Is Existent a countable noun?
It's not a noun.
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Is the word Existent a gerund?
No.
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What is another term for Existent?
Real, existing.
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What is the opposite of Existent?
Nonexistent.
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