non-existent

non·ex·ist·ence

N n

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [non-ig-zis-tuh ns]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ -tənt/
- /nɒn ɪɡˈzɪs.tənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [non-ig-zis-tuh ns]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ -tənt/

Definitions of non-existent word

noun non-existent absence of existence. 1
noun non-existent a thing that has no existence. 1
adjective non-existent If you say that something is non-existent, you mean that it does not exist when you feel that it should. 0

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Origin of non-existent

First appearance:

before 1640

One of the 44% oldest English words

First recorded in 1640-50; non- + existence

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Parts of speech for Non-existent

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Non-existent

non-existent popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for non-existent

adjective non-existent

created — to cause to come into being, as something unique that would not naturally evolve or that is not made by ordinary processes.
expired — Simple past tense and past participle of expire.
extinguished — Cause (a fire or light) to cease to burn or shine.
fancied — made, designed, grown, adapted, etc., to please the taste or fancy; of superfine quality or exceptional appeal: fancy goods; fancy fruits.
nothing — no thing; not anything; naught: to say nothing.

All 5 Synonyms of non-existent

Antonyms for non-existent

adj non-existent

live — to have life, as an organism; be alive; be capable of vital functions: all things that live.

adjective non-existent

attending — having primary responsibility for a patient.
operating — used or engaged in performing operations: an operating surgeon.

All 3 Antonyms of non-existent

non-existent

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adjective non-existent

Antonyms for non-existent

adj non-existent

adjective non-existent

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