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annullable

|an/nul/la/ble|

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/əˈnʌləbl/

(annul)

invalidate

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjective
annulannullersannulsannulledannulledannullingannulmentsannulmentannulled
Etymology
Etymology Information

'annullable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'annullare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'nullus' meant 'none.'

Historical Evolution

'annullare' transformed into the French word 'annuler,' and eventually became the modern English word 'annul' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make nothing,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to declare invalid or void.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being annulled or declared void.

The contract is annullable if both parties agree.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42