survival
UK: səˈvaɪv(ə)l | US: sərˈvaɪv(ə)l
n. the state or fact of continuing to live or exist, especially in difficult conditions
n. something that has survived from an earlier time
survival = sur<over, beyond> + viv<live> + al<noun suffix>
- sur<over, beyond>: From Latin super-, meaning "above" or "beyond."
- viv<live>: From Latin vivere, meaning "to live."
- al<noun suffix>: A suffix forming nouns of action or state (e.g., arrival, refusal).
Etymology Origin:
The word survival originates from the Latin supervivere ("to outlive"), combining super- (beyond) and vivere (to live). It entered English via Old French survivre, evolving to denote enduring or outlasting challenges. The suffix -al formalized it as a noun, reflecting the concept of persistence through adversity.
Survival in the wilderness requires skill and resourcefulness.
The ancient manuscript is a rare survival from the Middle Ages.
His survival after the accident was considered miraculous.
The species' survival depends on habitat conservation.
She wrote a book about her survival during the war.