Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

nonexistence

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


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

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

He knew, or he could imagine, the arguments which proved his own nonexistence; but they were nonsense, they were only a play on words.

From "1984" by George Orwell




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training