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nothingness

noun noth·ing·ness \ ˈnə-thiŋ-nəs \
Updated on: 30 Nov 2017
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Definition of nothingness

1 : the quality or state of being nothing: such as
a : nonexistence
b : utter insignificance
c : death
2 : something insignificant or valueless
3 : void, emptiness

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Examples of nothingness in a Sentence

  1. He was staring into nothingness.

  2. The sound faded into nothingness.

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First Known Use of nothingness

circa 1631

nothingness Synonyms

Synonyms
dead, deadness, grave, lifelessness, death, sleep
Antonyms
existence, life
Related Words
mortality
Near Antonyms
immortality; life span, lifetime

NOTHINGNESS Defined for English Language Learners

nothingness

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Definition of nothingness for English Language Learners

  • : empty space

  • : the state of being no longer seen, heard, or felt

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