Definition of nothingness
1 : the quality or state of being nothing: such asa : nonexistenceb : utter insignificancec : death
2 : something insignificant or valueless
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He was staring into nothingness.
The sound faded into nothingness.
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You’ll also get steeped in the history of humanity rather than in the world of nothingness, like what [new god] Mr. World represents or the media.
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And this isn’t the only time herds of dinosaurs have vanished into nothingness.
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Circa 1631
First Known Use of nothingness
circa 1631
NOTHINGNESS Defined for English Language Learners
nothingness
playDefinition of nothingness for English Language Learners
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: empty space
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: the state of being no longer seen, heard, or felt
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