'Subsistent' definitions:

Definition of 'Subsistent'

From: GCIDE
  • Subsistent \Sub*sist"ent\, a. [L. subsistens, p. pr. See Subsist.]
  • 1. Having real being; as, a subsistent spirit. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Inherent; as, qualities subsistent in matter. [1913 Webster]