non-existence

/ˌnɒn ɪɡˈzɪstəns/

the state of not existing

The philosopher pondered the concept of non-existence after death.

This sentence discusses the idea of not existing after death.

general

the state of not existing or being nonexistent

Some theories suggest that non-existence is the default state of the universe.

This means that, according to some theories, the universe was not always in existence.

The artist explored themes of non-existence in their latest exhibition.

The artist's work focused on the idea of things that do not exist.

Often used in philosophical, scientific, or abstract discussions.

Collocations

state of non-existencea condition where something does not existconcept of non-existencethe idea that something does not exist

to stop existing

not existing

In philosophy, 'non-existence' is often discussed in relation to metaphysics and the nature of reality.

'Non-existence' is typically used in abstract or theoretical discussions, not in everyday conversation.

From the prefix 'non-' (meaning 'not') and 'existence' (from Latin 'existentia', meaning 'existence').

Often used in philosophical, scientific, or abstract contexts to describe the absence of existence.

non-

not

prefix

existence

the state of existing

root

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