Extant
mediumEK-stunt
adjective
Definition
Still in existence; not destroyed or lost
Examples
“The only extant copies of the manuscript are housed in the British Library.”
“Scientists study extant species to understand evolutionary relationships with extinct organisms.”
Synonyms
existingsurvivingremainingsubsisting
Antonyms
Categories
GRE Tip
Extant is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "existing" or "surviving" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "extinct".
Related GRE Words
ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time; transitory
transient
Lasting only for a short time; temporary
transitory
Not permanent; lasting only for a short time
abiding
Lasting for a long time; enduring and unchanging
fugitive
Quick to disappear; fleeting; a person who has escaped
imminent
About to happen; impending
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