Existent
(adjective)
- Existing in fact; having reality or being alive.
- Able to be perceived or experienced.
Origin:
Early 17th century: from latin existent- "standing out, existing", from the verb exsistere (see exist).
Examples:
- The species was considered to be existent until it was reclassified as extinct.
- The city's existent infrastructure was not able to support the population growth.
- The existent evidence supports the theory.
- The existent problem needs to be addressed.
- The existent conditions made it impossible to continue the project.