(philosophy, religion) A hypothetical answer to all of life's ultimate questions; the purpose or raison d'être of human life.

plural of life science

Any of the sciences dealing with living organisms, such as biology and zoology.

Based on fact; real, true.

Necessary for life. / Creating or engendering life; being a source of life.

As happens in real life; not fictional or theoretical; actual as opposed to believed or assumed.

(emergency services) Emergency rescue equipment used to open a severely damaged passenger vehicle with a strong mechanical jaw function that forcibly pushes or pulls metal components apart, to quickly and somewhat safely extricate the trapped occupants.

Describing an antiabortion political position.

That part of a person's life that is directly concerned with sexual activity.

(idiomatic, dated, euphemistic) Menopause.