noun
- things that do not exist or lack being; entities without existence
Usage: philosophical
Examples
- The philosopher argued that nonbeings cannot have properties.
- In metaphysics, the distinction between beings and nonbeings is fundamental.
- She studied the concept of nonbeings in ancient Greek philosophy.
- The debate centered on whether nonbeings can be subjects of true statements.
- Nonbeings pose interesting logical puzzles for philosophers.
- The theory attempts to explain how we can think about nonbeings.