Definition

The state or condition of continuing to live or exist, especially after a difficult situation or event, or the legal right of a person to inherit property after the death of a joint owner.

Example

The survivorship clause in the will ensured that the surviving spouse would inherit the family home.

Conversation

Did you know the term survivorship can refer to legal rights in property?

Really? I always thought it was just about surviving tough situations.

Yeah, it's interesting how it's used in different contexts, like law and health.

For sure! It makes me think about how we define survival in various ways.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Survivorship → It is formed from "sur-" (meaning over or above) and "vivere" (meaning to live) combined with the suffix "-ship" (indicating a state or condition). The word "survivorship" refers to the state of living beyond a certain event or condition, particularly in contexts like insurance or legal matters.

Memory Tip

Think of 'living over' ('sur-' means over and 'vivere' means to live) to remember that 'survivorship' refers to the condition of continuing to live after a significant event.

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