What is another word for Nihility?

Pronunciation: [nˈa͡ɪəlɪti] (IPA)

Nihility refers to nothingness or nonexistence, and while it is an important concept in philosophy, there are other ways to express this idea in language. Synonyms for nihility include nullity, void, insignificance, emptiness, and non-being. These words all reference a lack or absence of something, whether it be substance, meaning, or existence itself. They can be used to describe both physical space and metaphysical concepts, like the absence of purpose or the lack of importance. Whether used in a literal or figurative sense, these synonyms for nihility evoke a sense of emptiness and meaninglessness.

What are the hypernyms for Nihility?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Nihility

All the conflict of faith and doubt, the distress roused by the idea of Nihility, the anger he had felt at the unjust sufferings of mankind, had been swept away by her fresh cool hands.
"Paris From the "Three Cities""
Emile Zola
Upon this scale of computation for the dimensions of the world, what heights and depths and breadths must there be in this universe-in comparison of which the positive universe would be itself a Nihility, were it crossed-pierced-and belted about by so illimitable a wilderness of nothing!
"The Campaner Thal and Other Writings"
Jean Paul Friedrich Richter
Out of those eyes and that long, thin face stared death; not hot, sudden death, but Nihility, cool, deliberate, that waited for one!
"A Breath of Prairie and other stories"
Will Lillibridge

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