Nonexistent

Pronunciation: /nɑːnɪɡˈzɪstənt/

Definitions of nonexistent

adjective describing something that does not exist or is not present

Example Sentences

A1 Unicorns are nonexistent creatures.

A2 In the desert, water sources may be nonexistent for miles.

B1 The company's online presence was virtually nonexistent before the new marketing campaign.

B2 The evidence supporting his claim was practically nonexistent.

C1 The chances of finding a solution seemed nonexistent in the face of such complex issues.

C2 The hope for a peaceful resolution became nonexistent as tensions continued to escalate.

Examples of nonexistent in a Sentence

formal The evidence supporting his claim was nonexistent.

informal I searched everywhere, but the keys were nonexistent.

slang Her chances of winning were nonexistant, dude.

figurative His interest in the topic was virtually nonexistent.

Grammatical Forms of nonexistent

• past tense: nonexisted
• plural: nonexistents
• comparative: more nonexistent
• superlative: most nonexistent
• present tense: nonexistent
• future tense: will be nonexistent
• perfect tense: has been nonexistent
• continuous tense: is being nonexistent
• singular: nonexistent
• positive degree: nonexistent
• infinitive: to be nonexistent
• gerund: nonexisting
• participle: nonexisting

Origin and Evolution of nonexistent

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'nonexistent' originated from the Latin word 'nonexistentem', which is a combination of 'non' meaning 'not' and 'existentem' meaning 'existing'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'nonexistent' has retained its original meaning of something that does not exist, but its usage has expanded to cover a wider range of concepts and ideas beyond just physical existence.