nothingness

CEFRB2

/nˈʌθɪŋnəs/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The state of having no thing or meaning.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A void; an emptiness.

Examples

  • Fiona felt trapped in a void of nothingness.

  • Tom's dreams faded into nothingness.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The quality of inconsequentiality; the lack of significance.

  2. The state of nonexistence; the condition of being nothing.

More examples

In context

  • A thing of beauty is a joy for ever: / Its loveliness increases; it will never / Pass into nothingness; but still will keep / A bower quiet for us, and a sleep / Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.

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Quick test

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After everything is gone, only vast blank remains in that empty space.

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Origin

noun

From nothing + -ness.