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nullified

nul·li·fy
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [nuhl-uh-fahy]
    • /ˈnʌl əˌfaɪ/
    • /ˈnʌl.ɪ.faɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nuhl-uh-fahy]
    • /ˈnʌl əˌfaɪ/

Definitions of nullified word

  • verb with object nullified to render or declare legally void or inoperative: to nullify a contract. 1
  • verb with object nullified to deprive (something) of value or effectiveness; make futile or of no consequence. 1
  • noun nullified Make legally null and void; invalidate. 1

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Origin of nullified

First appearance:

before 1585
One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95, nullify is from the Late Latin word nūllificāre to despise. See nulli-, -fy

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Parts of speech for Nullified

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

nullified popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for nullified

adjective nullified

  • void — Law. having no legal force or effect; not legally binding or enforceable.
  • unsanctioned — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
  • forceless — Without force.
  • unconfirmed — to establish the truth, accuracy, validity, or genuineness of; corroborate; verify: This report confirms my suspicions.
  • unenforceable — to put or keep in force; compel obedience to: to enforce a rule; Traffic laws will be strictly enforced.

Antonyms for nullified

verb nullified

  • validated — to make valid; substantiate; confirm: Time validated our suspicions.
  • allowed — to let have; give as one's share; grant as one's right: to allow a person $100 for expenses.
  • approved — An approved method or course of action is officially accepted as appropriate in a particular situation.
  • enacted — Simple past tense and past participle of enact.
  • established — (of a custom, belief, practice, or institution) Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.

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