nihil Definition
- 1nothing; something that does not exist
- 2the rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless
Using nihil: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nihil" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The universe is full of nihil.
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He believed in nihil and rejected all religious and moral principles.
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The concept of nihil is difficult to grasp.
nihil Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for nihil
Phrases with nihil
nihil obstat
a certification by a Roman Catholic censor that a book contains nothing damaging to faith or morals
Example
The book was published with the nihil obstat from the Vatican.
nihil ad rem
not relevant to the matter under consideration
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His argument was dismissed as nihil ad rem.
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The patient was given the instruction nihil per os before the surgery.
Origins of nihil
from Latin 'nihil', meaning 'nothing'
Summary: nihil in Brief
The term 'nihil' [nahy-hil, nee-] refers to nothingness or nonexistence, and can also denote the rejection of religious and moral principles. Examples include 'The universe is full of nihil,' and 'He believed in nihil and rejected all religious and moral principles.' Phrases like 'nihil obstat' and 'nihil ad rem' are used in specific contexts, while 'nihil per os' is a medical instruction to abstain from food or drink.
