life--not
Definition:
(noun)
1. The negation or absence of life; nonexistence.
(adjective)
1. Characterized by a lack of vitality or liveliness.
(adverb)
1. Used to express negation or denial in a more emphatic or ironic way.
Examples:
(noun)
- Scientists study the origins of life--not in order to understand how it arose from nonliving matter.
- After the accident, his body lay motionless, and his spirit departed, leaving him in a state of life--not.
(adjective)
- The abandoned building had a desolate and life--not atmosphere.
- Her eyes were dull and lacked any sparkle, giving her a life--not appearance.
(adverb)
- She acted cheerful when she received a disappointing gift, saying it was her dream item... life--not.
- The politician vowed to work for the people and make positive changes, yet all he did was enrich himself... life--not.