Nonexistence Meaning in English
word
ˌnɑːnɪɡˈzɪstəns
non-ig-ZIS-tens
ˌnɒnɪɡˈzɪstəns
non-ig-ZIS-tens
Definition
The state of not existing; the absence of something or the fact that something does not exist.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal and philosophical contexts. Often appears with 'the nonexistence of...' to emphasize absence. Not used for people in everyday speech (prefer 'absence', 'doesn't exist').
Spanish: inexistenciaPortuguese (BR): inexistênciaPortuguese (PT): inexistênciaChinese (Simplified): 不存在Chinese (Traditional): 不存在Hindi: अस्तित्वहीनताArabic: العدمBengali: অস্তিত্বহীনতা - অনস্তিত্বRussian: небытие - несуществованиеJapanese: 非存在 - 存在しないことVietnamese: sự không tồn tạiKorean: 비존재Turkish: yokluk - var olmamaUrdu: عدم موجودگی - عدمIndonesian: ketiadaan - tidak adanya
Example Sentences
Scientists debated the nonexistence of certain particles.
basic
The nonexistence of clean water is a big problem in many regions.
basic
He argued about the nonexistence of ghosts.
basic
There's a surprising nonexistence of evidence in this case.
natural
Philosophers are fascinated by the concept of nonexistence and what it means for reality.
natural
For years, people believed in the nonexistence of other planets with life.
natural