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does not exists
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "does not exists" is not correct in English.
The correct form is "does not exist." You can use it when stating that something is not present or does not have a reality in a particular context. Example: "In this database, the record you are looking for does not exist."
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Science
News & Media
Wiki
Formal & Business
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Usage summary
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
22 human-written examples
This simple microprocessors is in fact an imaginary microprocessors which does not exists commercially.
Science
But for all of these measures detail knowledge for the optimal use does not exists so far.
Science
Mathematically, the inflection point is located when the second derivative is zero or does not exists.
Science
In addition to being more targeted, Jango offers a feedback loop which does not exists on regular radio.
News & Media
And if this cluster C does not exists in any of the (d+1 -dimensional higher subspaces, then it is called+1 -dimensionalpace cluster.
Science
Clearly, (u-v) does not exist for all (u, vin E^{n}) (for example, (tilde{0}-v) does not exists if (vneq tilde{0})).
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
38 human-written examples
It does not exist.
News & Media
Safety does not exist.
News & Media
What does not exist?
News & Media
Jerusalem does not exist.
News & Media
Elena Ferrante does not exist.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use the correct grammatical form: "does not exist". This ensures clarity and credibility in your writing.
Common error
Be mindful of verb conjugation. The phrase "does not exists" is a common error arising from incorrect verb form. Always use the base form "exist" after "does not".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase functions as a negative existential statement, indicating that something lacks existence or is not present. Although the form "does not exists" is grammatically incorrect, it attempts to negate the existence of a subject.
Frequent in
Science
40%
News & Media
32%
Wiki
12%
Less common in
Formal & Business
8%
Encyclopedias
0%
Reference
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "does not exists" is a grammatically incorrect way of stating that something lacks existence. The correct form is "does not exist". Ludwig AI identifies the phrase as incorrect, but it's still relatively common in various contexts, including science, news media, and informal writing. Always use the grammatically correct form to maintain clarity and credibility. Alternative phrases include "is nonexistent" or "is not present".
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
does not exist
Corrects the grammatical error in the original phrase by using the base form of the verb.
is nonexistent
Uses an adjective to describe something that lacks existence.
is not present
Indicates the absence of something in a particular location or situation.
is absent
Similar to "is not present", suggesting something is missing.
is lacking
Highlights a deficiency or something that is missing.
cannot be found
Indicates that something is not discoverable or available.
is unavailable
Suggests that something is not accessible or obtainable.
fails to exist
Emphasizes the failure of something to come into being or remain in existence.
is nowhere to be found
Highlights the inability to locate something, often implying it is lost or missing.
is conspicuous by its absence
Emphasizes that somethings absence is very noticeable or draws attention.
FAQs
What is the correct way to say something doesn't exist?
The grammatically correct way to express that something doesn't exist is to use the phrase "does not exist". For example, "A perfect solution does not exist".
What can I say instead of "does not exists"?
Instead of "does not exists", you should use the correct form, "does not exist". Other alternatives include "is nonexistent" or "is not present".
Is "does not exists" grammatically correct?
No, "does not exists" is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is "does not exist". The auxiliary verb "does" requires the base form of the verb, which is "exist".
Which is correct, "does not exists" or "does not exist"?
"Does not exist" is the correct phrase. "Does not exists" is a grammatical error. Remember to use the base form of the verb after "does not".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
85%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested