# existence vs existent

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### existence
*noun · IPA /ɛɡˈzɪs.təns/ · frequency rank #2,732*
The state of being, existing, or occurring; beinghood.

### existent
*adjective · frequency rank #14,755*
existing; having life or being, current; occurring now

## Source
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