nonexistence

noun

non·​ex·​is·​tence ˌnän-ig-ˈzi-stən(t)s How to pronounce nonexistence (audio)
: absence of existence : the negation of being

Examples of nonexistence in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nonexistence was in 1646

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“Nonexistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonexistence. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

nonexistence

noun
non·​ex·​ist·​ence
ˌnän-ig-ˈzis-təns
: absence of existence
nonexistent
-tənt
adjective

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