extant

Adjective

Meaning

Standing out or above any surface; protruded.

Still existing; not destroyed or lost; outstanding.

Publicly known; conspicuous.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

present current remaining existing operative functioning surviving in force in existence undestroyed new being modern around available
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Antonyms

extinct jurassic other out through old
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Related terms

extancy extance

Phrases with the word

be extant extant account extant works there be extant definitely extant then-extant

Examples

extant manuscripts Source: Internet

specimens of graphic art found among extant barbaric folk Source: Internet

A catalogue, originating with work by Boalch in the 1950s, of all extant historical instruments. Source: Internet

About nine extant genera and 21 extant species of armadillo have been described, some of which are distinguished by the number of bands on their armour. Source: Internet

According to extant documents the Melek-Chesme river (small and shallow nowadays) was navigable in Bosporan times, and sea galleys were able to enter the river. Source: Internet

A draft of his sermon, the only extant written sample of his preaching from his entire career, shows that he collaborated with Peter Martyr on dealing with the rebellion. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

extacy extance extancy extant account extant works extasy