nonexistence

Definitions

non- (not) + existence. exist = ex- (out) + st (stand) = to stand forth in being. Nonexistence is the absence of that standing-forth.

Common Collocations

• 1.state of nonexistence不存在的状态
• 2.fade into nonexistence消失于无形
• 3.argue for nonexistence论证其不存在

Example Sentences

• 1.

  He argued for the nonexistence of free will.

• 2.

  The records faded into nonexistence over time.