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Extant

usgb/ekˈstænt/Volume
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Historical RelevancePlay
Use 'extant' when discussing objects or traditions from the past that still exist today. SlideThe castle is the only extant structure from that era.
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Present ExistencePlay
'Extant' emphasizes that something is currently in existence, despite what one might assume. SlideDespite the rumors of its extinction, the species is still extant.
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Contrast with ExtinctPlay
Use 'extant' to contrast with 'extinct', especially when referring to species that are still alive. SlideThe biologist was excited to find the extant population of the thought-to-be-extinct bird.
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