adj ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of nonexistent. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

   "Roads were practically non-existent and travel was undertaken mainly by water, streams and rivers providing the only practical routes."

Synonyms

All synonyms

lackingvanishedabscondedabsentall in the mindaway

Example

More examples

"Here's an example of a semantic gamut: non-existent, unique, rare, uncommon, common, trite, worn-out, universal."

Etymology

From non- + existent.

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