Definition

The state or condition of not being present or not existing.

Example

The concept of nonexistence can be difficult to understand.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the idea of nonexistence?

Yeah, it's a pretty deep topic to consider.

It makes you wonder what life would be like if it just didn’t exist.

Exactly! The thought of nonexistence can be quite unsettling.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonexistence → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "existence" (from Latin "existere", meaning to stand out or to be). The word "nonexistence" refers to the state of not existing or being absent.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') combined with 'being' ('existence') to remember that 'nonexistence' means the state of not being.

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