nullifying
|nul-li-fy-ing|
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/ˈnʌlɪˌfaɪɪŋ/
(nullify)
invalidate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nullify' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'nullificare,' where 'nullus' meant 'none' and 'facere' meant 'to make.'
Historical Evolution
'nullificare' transformed into the French word 'nullifier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'nullify' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make none,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make something legally null and void; to invalidate.
The court ruling nullifying the contract was unexpected.
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Verb 2
to make something lose its effect or value.
The new evidence nullified the previous claims.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41