survival
Definitions
The state or fact of continuing to live or exist, typically in spite of an accident, ordeal, or difficult circumstances.
The act or process of outliving or outlasting another person, thing, or event.
Examples
The survival of the species depends on its ability to adapt to a changing environment.
He relied on his basic survival skills to endure the harsh winter in the wilderness.
Synonyms
persistence continuation endurance living existence staying power subsistence