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What is another word for Nothingness? – 161 Nothingness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    emptiness void vacuum hollowness blankness bareness desolation barrenness emptiness insignificance triviality inconsequentiality meaninglessness purposelessness futility uselessness ineffectiveness ineffectuality pointlessness hopelessness despair despondency bleakness aridity sterility emptiness nonexistence nullity oblivion extinction annihilation erasure deletion removal absence nonbeing negation negativity nihilism vacuity inanity foolishness absurdity ridiculousness silliness senselessness mindlessness.

    Meaning of Nothingness

    The primary meaning of "Nothingness" refers to the state or quality of being without anything, or the absence of existence, importance, or value.

    Definitions

    • The state of being without anything, or the absence of existence, importance, or value.
    • The quality of being insignificant, meaningless, or without purpose.
    • The concept of nonexistence or the absence of being.

    Etymology of Nothingness

    The word "Nothingness" has its roots in Old English "nāthīng" and "nōthīng", which were derived from "nō" (no) and "thīng" (thing).
    The term gained philosophical and existential connotations in the 17th century, particularly in the context of nihilism and the concept of nonbeing.
    The word has been used in various fields, including philosophy, literature, and psychology, to describe the absence of meaning, purpose, or existence.

    Example Uses

    • The philosopher's concept of nothingness challenged traditional notions of existence and reality.
    • The nothingness of space can be overwhelming, making it difficult for astronauts to cope with the vast emptiness.
    • The novel explores the theme of nothingness and the search for meaning in a seemingly meaningless world.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    being existence reality substance significance importance value purpose meaning fulfillment completeness wholeness entirety totality abundance plenitude fullness richness fertility productivity effectiveness usefulness positivity optimism hopefulness cheerfulness joyfulness happiness.

    Related Nouns

    void emptiness vacuum abyss chasm gap hole cavity hollowness blankness bareness desolation barrenness wasteland wilderness exile isolation solitude loneliness seclusion separation disconnection absence nonexistence nullity oblivion extinction annihilation erasure deletion removal.

    Related Verbs

    empty void annihilate eradicate eliminate destroy demolish dismantle disintegrate dissipate evaporate extinguish erase delete remove abolish negate nullify cancel invalidate relinquish surrender abandon forsake desert leave.

    Related Adjectives

    empty vacant hollow bare desolate barren void insignificant meaningless purposeless futile useless ineffective ineffectual pointless hopeless despairing bleak arid sterile nonexistent null oblivion extinct annihilated erased deleted removed absent.