noun
nothingness
Nothingness (noun) means the state of not existing; complete emptiness or void. Example: “The astronaut described the vast nothingness of space.”
noun
1
The state of not existing; complete emptiness or void.
"The astronaut described the vast nothingness of space."
2
A lack of significance or importance.
"He felt a sense of nothingness after the project fell apart."
How to use nothingness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishComplete emptiness, either literal (a void) or figurative (a feeling of meaninglessness).
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Word forms
- Plural
- nothingnesses
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Etymology
From nothing + -ness.
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What does “nothingness” mean?
The word “nothingness” means the state of not existing; complete emptiness or void. In plain terms, complete emptiness, either literal (a void) or figurative (a feeling of meaninglessness).
How do you use “nothingness” in a sentence?
Here is “nothingness” used in a sentence: “The astronaut described the vast nothingness of space.”
What is another word for “nothingness”?
Words with a similar meaning to “nothingness” include nihility.
What is the opposite of “nothingness”?
The opposite of “nothingness” — its antonyms — is existence.
What part of speech is “nothingness”?
“Nothingness” is a noun.
How many meanings does “nothingness” have?
“Nothingness” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the state of not existing; complete emptiness or void.
