Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nonextant

Adjective
/ˌnɒnɪkˈstænt/
Definition
Not in existence; having no current existence.
Examples
  • The species is considered nonextant, as it has not been observed for over a century.
  • Many ancient texts are nonextant, leaving historians to speculate about their content.
Meaning
The term ‘nonextant’ refers to something that no longer exists or has never existed.
Synonyms
  • Extinct
  • Nonexistent
  • Unreal
  • Absent