nonlife

[ non-lahyf ]

noun

1. lack or absence of life.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonlife¹

First recorded in 1725–35; non- + life

Example Sentences

Robinson was later found at a hospital where he was treated for nonlife threatening injuries.

From Washington Post

Two officers were transported to a hospital where they also were treated for nonlife threatening injuries, police said.

From Washington Post

Ultimately what we need is a theory of what makes life distinct from nonlife, and so far there isn’t a quantitative, predictive answer.

From Quanta Magazine