nullity Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: N AH1 L AH0 T IY0
What Does Nullity Mean?
Nullity is a noun that means The state of being null, or void, or invalid. It is also used to mean A void act; a defective proceeding or one expressly declared by statute to be a nullity.
Nullity at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | void and nothingness |
| Plural | nullities |
Nullity Definition (Noun)
- The state of being null, or void, or invalid.
nullity of marriage
- A void act; a defective proceeding or one expressly declared by statute to be a nullity.
- The dimension of the kernel of a linear transformation; the dimension of the nullspace of a matrix.
Noun
- The difference between the rank of a matrix and the number of columns it has; the dimension of the nullspace of a matrix.
Synonyms of Nullity
Nullity synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Nullity
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Nullity in a Sentence
nullity of marriage
Word Forms & Grammar
nullity (countable and uncountable, plural nullities)
Words That Rhyme With Nullity
Origin of Nullity
From Middle French nullité and its etymon Medieval Latin nūllitās, from Latin nūllus.[1] By surface analysis, null + -ity.
Quick Answers About Nullity
What part of speech is nullity?
Nullity is a noun.
What is another word for nullity?
Words with a similar meaning to nullity include void and nothingness. See the full list of nullity synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of nullity?
The plural of nullity is nullities.