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Keywords: Extinct, Destroyed, Lost, Alive, Still

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Still existing; not destroyed or lost; outstanding.

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living; currently or actually existing; not destroyed or lost; we refer to plants and animals which are still living on the earth today as extant - as opposed to those which are extinct.

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Still in existence; not destroyed, lost, or extinct.

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refers to the works of ancient authors that have not been destroyed or lost and are complete.

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