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nonexistent Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: N AA0 N AH0 G Z IH1 S T AH0 N T

What Does Nonexistent Mean?

Nonexistent is an adjective that means Not existent or existing; not real. It can also mean Not present or occurring. As a noun, it means Something that does not exist.

Word Facts for Nonexistent

Part of speechadjective, noun
Synonymsabsent, wanting and missing
Antonymsexistent and existing
Pluralnonexistents

Nonexistent Definition (Adjective)

  1. Not existent or existing; not real.

    "Hrunk" is a nonexistent word.

  2. Not present or occurring.

Nonexistent as a Noun

  1. Something that does not exist.

Adjective

  1. Not existent; not real.

    "Hrunk" is a nonexistent word.

Synonyms of Nonexistent

Nonexistent synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Nonexistent

Nonexistent in a Sentence

"Hrunk" is a nonexistent word.

His social skills are nonexistent: he chewed with his mouth open all through dinner.

Word Forms & Grammar

nonexistent (not comparable)

nonexistent (plural nonexistents)

Words That Rhyme With Nonexistent

Origin of Nonexistent

From non- +‎ existent.

Questions People Ask About Nonexistent

Is nonexistent an adjective or a noun?

Nonexistent is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for nonexistent?

Words with a similar meaning to nonexistent include absent, wanting and missing. See the full list of nonexistent synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of nonexistent?

The opposite of nonexistent can be expressed with words like existent and existing.

What is the plural of nonexistent?

The plural of nonexistent is nonexistents.

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