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nothingness

noun noth·ing·ness \-nəs\

: empty space

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

Full Definition of NOTHINGNESS

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

circa 1631

Related to NOTHINGNESS

Synonyms
dead, deadness, grave, lifelessness, death, sleep
Antonyms
existence, life

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. nothingness
  2. good-for-nothingness
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