A Word A Day : Extant




Sunday, 9th December 2007 : Today's Word is ...

Extant



( Adjective )


Pronunciation : ek-stánt

1. Still in existence

2. Having existence or being or actuality


Etymology:


Latin exstns, exstant-, present participle of exstre, to stand out : ex-, ex- + stre, to stand


Synonyms:


Existing, In Existence, Present, Surviving, Existent, Living


Antonyms:


Extinct, Nonextant, Lost


Contextual Examples:


• Three copies of the document are extant.

• Purchasing every book extant that treats of the value of lives, reversions is not a good habit.

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