extant (Meaning)
extant (a)
still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost
extant (a.)
Standing out or above any surface; protruded.
Still existing; not destroyed or lost; outstanding.
Publicly known; conspicuous.
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extant Sentence Examples
- The museum houses one of the most extant collections of ancient Egyptian artifacts in the world.
- The extant records suggest that the city was once home to a thriving population of over 100,000 people.
- Despite the ravages of time and the elements, the extant ruins of the castle still offer a glimpse into its former glory.
- Scientists have discovered a number of extant species of lemurs that were previously thought to be extinct.
- The library's collection includes a number of rare and extant books that are no longer available in print.
- The oldest extant written records date back to the ancient Sumerian civilization.
- The church is one of the few extant examples of Gothic architecture in the region.
- The museum's collection includes a number of extant specimens of animals that are now extinct in the wild.
- The theater is one of the oldest extant theaters in the city and is still used for live performances today.
- The extant evidence suggests that the dinosaurs were wiped out by a massive asteroid impact.
FAQs About the word extant
still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lostStanding out or above any surface; protruded., Still existing; not destroyed or lost; outstanding., Publicly
existent,existing, active,living, operating, alive, working, around, flourishing,functioning
defunct,extinct, dead, gone, destroyed, extinct, destroyed, gone, defunct, dead
The museum houses one of the most extant collections of ancient Egyptian artifacts in the world.
The extant records suggest that the city was once home to a thriving population of over 100,000 people.
Despite the ravages of time and the elements, the extant ruins of the castle still offer a glimpse into its former glory.
Scientists have discovered a number of extant species of lemurs that were previously thought to be extinct.
