void
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/vɔɪd/
empty or invalid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'void' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'voide', where 'void' meant 'empty'.
Historical Evolution
'voide' changed from the Old French word 'voide' and eventually became the modern English word 'void'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'empty or unoccupied', but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'invalid' and 'empty space'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an empty space or vacuum.
The void between the stars is vast.
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Verb 1
to declare something invalid or null.
The contract was voided by the court.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35