in existence; still existing; not destroyed or lost: There are only three extant copies of the document.
What is a meaning of extant?
1a : currently or actually existing the most charming writer extant— G. W. Johnson. b : still existing : not destroyed or lost extant manuscripts. 2 archaic : standing out or above.
How do you use the word extant?
Extant in a Sentence ?
- The extant writings of the ancient philosopher are still quite popular with philosophy students.
- Because the jazz singer did not record many of her songs, a number of her best tunes are not extant today.
