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nonexistence

American  
[non-ig-zis-tuhns] / ˌnɒn ɪgˈzɪs təns /

noun

  1. absence of existence.

  2. a thing that has no existence.


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Etymology

Origin of nonexistence

First recorded in 1640–50; non- + existence

Example Sentences

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Its nonexistence is, ironically, the main thing to emerge so far from the document dump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

An SEC spokesperson said the agency doesn’t comment on the existence or nonexistence of a possible investigation.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

But in Alexander, Thomas declared his view that these amendments are in fact narrow to the point of nonexistence, addressing “only matters relating to access to the ballot.”

From Slate • May 23, 2024

Since this plan cannot unfold without us, our nonexistence — to true believers — would have been inconceivable.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2023

The asphalt in the parking lot is dark and gleaming, its white paint strips faded almost to the point of nonexistence.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

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