EXTANT

Meaning

Still in existence; not having disappeared.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

First attested in 1545, from Latin extantem, extāns, present participle of extō (“to stand out, exist, be extant”), from ex- (“out”) + stō (“stand”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

• 2025-10-16TAELNUX
• 2025-04-22TAPECNX
• 2023-10-16EXATNCI