adjective
Uncommon
nonexistent
Nonexistent (adjective) means not existing; not real. Example: “Any evidence of wrongdoing was nonexistent.”
adjective
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Not existing; not real.
""Hrunk" is a nonexistent word."
"His social skills are nonexistent: he chewed with his mouth open all through dinner."
"Any evidence of wrongdoing was nonexistent."
"His interest in sports is basically nonexistent."
How to use nonexistent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that simply doesn't exist at all.
Common pairings
virtually nonexistent
nonexistent evidence
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Word forms
- Plural
- nonexistents
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Any evidence of wrongdoing was _____.
Etymology
From non- plus existent.
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What does “nonexistent” mean?
The word “nonexistent” means not existing; not real. In plain terms, something that simply doesn't exist at all.
How do you use “nonexistent” in a sentence?
Here is “nonexistent” used in a sentence: “Any evidence of wrongdoing was nonexistent.”
What part of speech is “nonexistent”?
“Nonexistent” is an adjective.
Is “nonexistent” a common word?
“Nonexistent” is an uncommon word in modern English.
