Nonexistent Objects

Nonexistent objects are entities that are referenced in language or thought but do not have any actual existence in reality. Examples include fictional characters, mythical creatures, or abstract concepts like "the square circle." They are meaningful in communication and reasoning, but they do not correspond to anything physically or presently real. Philosophers examine them to understand how language and thought relate to reality, recognizing that some references are purely hypothetical or conceptual without real-world counterparts.