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- [uh-nuhl]
- /əˈnʌl/
- /ə.ˈnʌl.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-nuhl]
- /əˈnʌl/
Definitions of annulling word
- verb with object annulling (especially of laws or other established rules, usages, etc.) to make void or null; abolish; cancel; invalidate: to annul a marriage. 1
- verb with object annulling to reduce to nothing; obliterate. 1
- verb with object annulling to cancel (a regularly scheduled train, plane, social event, etc.) for one day or one time only. 1
- noun annulling Present participle of annul. 1
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Origin of annulling
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Anglo-French annuler < Late Latin adnūllāre render null (calque of Greek exoudeneîn), equivalent to ad- ad- + -nullāre, verbal derivative of Latin nūllus no, not any
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Parts of speech for Annulling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
annulling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
annulling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for annulling
noun annulling
- rescindment — to abrogate; annul; revoke; repeal.
- abolition — The abolition of something such as a system or practice is its formal ending.
adjective annulling
- anti — You can refer to people who are opposed to a particular activity or idea as antis.
- privative — causing, or tending to cause, deprivation.
- negative — expressing or containing negation or denial: a negative response to the question.
- dissentient — dissenting, especially from the opinion of the majority.
- recusant — refusing to submit, comply, etc.
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