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Survival
01
the state in which a person manages to stay alive or strong despite dangers or difficulties
Examples
The survival of the crew depended on their ability to find fresh water.
The doctor was amazed by her survival after such a severe accident.
02
something that continues to exist after others have disappeared or ended
Examples
The building is a survival from the medieval period.
Certain traditions are survivals of ancient rituals.
03
the process by which organisms best adapted to their environment continue to exist while others die out
Examples
Natural selection favors the survival of the fittest.
The study examined survival strategies among desert plants.
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