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extant

 

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Adjective extant has 1 sense
  1. extant - still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost; "extant manuscripts"; "specimens of graphic art found among extant barbaric folk"- Edward Clodd
    Antonyms:
    extinct, nonextant, dead

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Extant

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Still in existence; surviving.

Sense 1: Currently existing or in use.

Example sentence: The extant manuscripts of the ancient text provide valuable insights into the culture of that time.

Sense 2: Remaining after all others have been destroyed or lost.

Example sentence: The extant pieces of the broken sculpture were carefully pieced together to restore its original form.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A person or thing that is still in existence.

Example sentence: The oldest extant building in the city serves as a symbol of its rich history.

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