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nothingness

/ˈnʌθ.ɪŋ.nəs/
noth · ing · ness
Plural:nothingnesses
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• noun

1

The absence or cessation of life or existence; complete emptiness or void.

Example

"The astronaut stared out the window into the vast nothingness of deep space."

2

Worthlessness, insignificance, or a complete lack of meaning and value.

Example

"The philosopher wrote extensively about the perceived nothingness of material wealth in the face of mortality."

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• Nearby Words

nother
nothing
nothingburger
nothingness
notholirion
notice
noticeable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the English pronoun 'nothing' combined with the abstract noun suffix '-ness', which derives from Old English '-nes' denoting a state or quality.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nothingness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nothingness
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