Correct spelling for the English word "non existent" is [nˈɒn ɛɡzˈɪstənt], [nˈɒn ɛɡzˈɪstənt], [n_ˈɒ_n ɛ_ɡ_z_ˈɪ_s_t_ə_n_t] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Nonexistent, also spelled as non-existent, is an adjective that refers to something that does not exist or is not present. It describes an entity, object, or person which lacks physical or objective reality. The term signifies the absence or non-occurrence of a particular thing.
When something is said to be nonexistent, it means that it cannot be found, observed, or detected in any tangible or measurable form. It suggests a complete lack of existence or the state of being entirely null or void. Nonexistent can also denote the non-existence of abstract concepts, such as ideas, concepts, or qualities.
The term can be applied to various contexts, including both concrete and abstract concepts. For instance, if an object is described as nonexistent, it refers to the fact that it cannot be found or does not exist in reality. Similarly, when referring to a quality or attribute as nonexistent, it implies that the specified characteristic is completely lacking or not present.
Furthermore, the term non-existent can also describe situations, events, or conditions that have not occurred or are not happening. It suggests the absence or non-occurrence of a particular phenomenon or occurrence. Nonexistent can be used to describe both temporary and permanent non-occurrences.
The word nonexistent consists of two parts: non- and -existent.
The prefix non- is derived from Latin and means not or without. It is commonly used to form negative words or negate the meaning of a word it is attached to.
The word existent comes from the Latin word existens, which is the present participle of the verb existere, meaning to exist or be present. The Latin root ex- means out or out of, while sistere means to stand. Thus, existent originally meant standing out or being present.
Combining non- and existent together creates nonexistent, meaning not existing or without existence.