survivabilˈity noun

surviˈvable adjective

surviˈval noun

1. A surviving or living after
2. Anything that continues to exist after others of its kind have disappeared, or after the time to which it naturally belongs

(esp of standard equipment) designed to help one to survive exposure to extreme cold or other dangerous conditions

surviˈvalism noun

surviˈvalist noun

A person who takes measures to ensure their own survival after a catastrophic event, or measures for their own personal protection from attack, robbery, etc (also adjective)

surviˈvance noun

1. Survival
2. Succession or right to succeed on surviving the present holder

surviˈving adjective

surviˈvor noun

1. One that survives
2. A person who is able to overcome adversity, esp through resourcefulness and determination

surviˈvorship noun

survival bag noun

A large plastic or foil bag in which a climber seeks emergency protection against exposure

survival curve noun (radiology)

A curve showing the percentage of organisms surviving at different times after subjection to a large radiation dose

survivor guilt noun

A sense of having done wrong by surviving an event that proved fatal for others

survival of the fittest

The longer average life of the best adapted members of a (esp animal) community in the struggle for existence, and the consequent transmission of healthy or otherwise favourable characteristics to later generations