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Nonextant (Adjective)

Meaning 1

No longer in existence; lost or especially having died out leaving no living representatives; "an extinct species of fish"; "an extinct royal family"; "extinct laws and customs".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The ancient library was once renowned for its vast collection of scrolls, but unfortunately the majority of its contents are now nonextant.
  • The species of dinosaur that was discovered in the 19th century is considered nonextant as it has not been seen in modern times.
  • Despite extensive searches, the last known copy of the historical manuscript has been declared nonextant and is now considered lost forever.
  • Many of the original buildings from the medieval era are nonextant, having been destroyed by wars and natural disasters over the centuries.
  • The ancient language is now considered nonextant as it has not been spoken in everyday life for many generations and is only studied by scholars.

Synonyms

  • Extinct

Meaning 2

No longer existing or inaccessible through loss or destruction; "its nonextant original was written on vellum"- G.B.Saul.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

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