nonexistence

[ non-ig-zis-tuhns ]

/ ˌnɒn ɪgˈzɪs təns /

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noun

absence of existence.

a thing that has no existence.

Origin of nonexistence

First recorded in 1640–50; non- + existence

OTHER WORDS FROM nonexistence

non·ex·ist·ent, adjective

Words nearby nonexistence

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Example sentences from the Web for nonexistence

Attempting to prove the nonexistence of God can be entertaining.
Alain de Botton on the Benefits of Religion Without God|The Daily Beast|March 10, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Another difficulty is the question of the existence or nonexistence of the western towers.
Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of St. Paul|Arthur Dimock
Betwixt unity and number there can be no medium; no more than betwixt existence and nonexistence.
A Treatise of Human Nature|David Hume
A medical examination in 1883 revealed the nonexistence of piles and the presence of hernia.
A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents|Grover Cleveland

The world has too long been imposed upon by ridiculous attempts to vilify atheists, and show their nonexistence.
Watson Refuted|Samuel Francis