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esistente

/e.ziˈstɛn.te/adjectiveB2
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Meaning

existing

  • Currently in existence or present; surviving.

In a sentence

Il nuovo progetto architettonico rispetta tutti gli edifici storici già esistenti.

The new architectural project respects all the already existing historic buildings.

Ci sono discrepanze evidenti tra la teoria e la situazione realmente esistente.

There are obvious discrepancies between theory and the actual existing situation.

Non possiamo ignorare le normative già esistenti in materia di sicurezza.

We cannot ignore the regulations already existing regarding safety.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
esistentemasculine · singular
esistentefeminine · singular
esistentimasculine · plural
esistentifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • It has only two forms: singular 'esistente' and plural 'esistenti' for both genders.
  • Derived as the present participle of the verb 'esistere'.

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