survival
The fact or act of surviving; continued existence or life.
Noun 4 meanings
The fact or act of surviving; continued existence or life.
“His survival in the open ocean was a miracle; he had fully expected to die.”
Of, relating to or aiding survival.
“persecution survival plan”
The avoidance of relegation or demotion to a lower league or division.
A custom or belief that persists in folklore from earlier times, when the rationale behind it is forgotten.
Etymology
From survive + -al.
SURVIVAL at a glance
SURVIVAL has 8 letters and scores 14 points in Scrabble (S 1 + U 1 + R 1 + V 4 + I 1 + V 4 + A 1 + L 1) and 18 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #3,776 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with survival
All rhymes- FESTIVAL14
- APPROVAL15
- ARRIVAL10
- REMOVAL12
- NAVAL8
- RIVAL8
- MEDIEVAL14
- OVAL7
- REVIVAL13
- CARNIVAL13
- INTERVAL11
- RETRIEVAL12
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