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annulism

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an·​nu·​lism | \ -ˌlizəm \
plural -s

Definition of annulism

: annulated state or structure

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First Known Use of annulism

1841, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for annulism

annulus + -ism

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“Annulism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annulism. Accessed 23 Apr. 2021.

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