The difference between Existent and Existing

When used as adjectives, existent means existing, whereas existing means that exists, or has existence, especially that exists now.


Existent is also noun with the meaning: a being or entity that exists independently.

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  1. Existent as an adjective:

    existing; having life or being, current; occurring now

  1. Existent as a noun (archaic):

    a being or entity that exists independently

  1. Existing as a verb:

  1. Existing as an adjective:

    That exists, or has existence, especially that exists now.

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