annulment
0 antonyms and opposites of annulment, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The act of officially cancelling something, especially a legal declaration that a marriage was never valid.
How to use annulment
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Middle French annullement, based on Latin annullare ("to bring to nothing") plus the noun suffix -ment.
Full origin of annulment →Frequently asked questions
What does “annulment” mean?
The word “annulment” means the act of officially cancelling something, especially a legal declaration that a marriage was never valid. In plain terms, the formal cancelling of something, most often used for marriages or contracts.
How do you pronounce “annulment”?
“Annulment” is pronounced uh-NUHL-muhnt (/əˈnʌl.mənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “annulment” in a sentence?
Here is “annulment” used in a sentence: “She sought an annulment rather than a divorce.”
What part of speech is “annulment”?
“Annulment” is a noun.
Where does the word “annulment” come from?
The word “annulment” comes from Latin. From Middle French annullement, based on Latin annullare ("to bring to nothing") plus the noun suffix -ment.