nonextant

/ˌnɒnɛkˈstænt/

Definitions

1. adjective

no longer existing or known to exist

“The ancient city was nonextant, with only ruins remaining.”

2. adjective

extinct or nonexistent

“The nonextant species was a subject of interest in paleontology.”

3. noun

something that has ceased to exist

“The nonextant manuscript was lost in a fire.”

Synonyms

  • extinct
  • nonexistent
  • vanished

Antonyms

  • existent
  • existent
  • existing