nullifying
Meanings
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Verb
Cancelling out or making invalid; neutralizing.
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Noun
The act of rendering something null or void.
Synonyms
annul , cancel
Rhymes
Words rhyming with nullifyingdying , lying , spying , trying
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
null (en) : having no value; worthless
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null (en) : having no value or significance; empty; void
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null (en) : having no part or share; not involved
Variants
List of all variants of nullifying that leads to same resultnullified , nullifies , nullify , nullifying
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).The past tense of 'nullify' is 'nullified'. There are no other forms for this verb.
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin word 'nullus' meaning 'no one' or 'not any'. The past participle form 'nullus' became 'nullified' and later 'nullifying'.
Trivia
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The term 'nullification' was first used in the context of states' rights in the United States during the 1830s.
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In mathematics, the term 'nullifying' is used to describe the process of making a matrix or a determinant equal to zero.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Void: The state of being legally invalid or unenforceable.
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Neutralize: To make harmless or ineffective.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'nullifying' is often used in the context of legal or contractual agreements. For instance, one party may seek to nullify a contract due to breach or fraud. In art, 'nullifying' can refer to the act of erasing or obliterating an image or symbol.
How to Memorize "nullifying"
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visualize
- Imagine a legal document being struck through with a red line, signifying that it has been nullified.
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associate
- Associate the word 'nullifying' with the idea of cancelling out or making invalid.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic such as 'Nullify Nuisance Now' to remember the meaning of the word.
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