Sub‐sist″ent (?), a. [L. subsistens, p. pr. See Subsist.] 1. Having real being; as, a subsistent spirit.
2. Inherent; as, qualities subsistent in matter.
Webster's Dictionary 1913
Sub‐sist″ent (?), a. [L. subsistens, p. pr. See Subsist.] 1. Having real being; as, a subsistent spirit.
2. Inherent; as, qualities subsistent in matter.