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null

/nสŒl/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.adjective

Having no legal or binding force; invalid.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œThe contract was declared null and void after the discovery of fraud.โ€
  • โ€œAny previous agreements are considered null once the new policy is signed.โ€
2.noun

A value or expression that has no content, or a placeholder indicating the absence of data in computing.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œThe database returned a null for the user's middle name.โ€
  • โ€œThe program crashed because it attempted to perform an operation on a null pointer.โ€
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Middle French 'nul', which traces back to the Latin 'nullus', a compound of 'ne' (not) and 'ullus' (any). It entered Middle English in the 14th century, originally used in legal contexts to denote something that had no binding force or validity.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of a 'null' set as a 'n-all' setโ€”meaning there is 'n' (none) of 'all' items inside it.

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Frequently Asked Questions About โ€œnullโ€

1. What is the meaning of โ€œnullโ€ in English?

In English, null (adjective) is defined as: โ€œHaving no legal or binding force; invalid.โ€.

2. How do you use โ€œnullโ€ in a sentence?

โ€œThe contract was declared null and void after the discovery of fraud.โ€

3. What are English synonyms of โ€œnullโ€?

Common synonyms include:void,invalid,empty,nonexistent,nugatory

4. What is the etymology and word origin of โ€œnullโ€?

Derived from the Middle French 'nul', which traces back to the Latin 'nullus', a compound of 'ne' (not) and 'ullus' (any). It entered Middle English in the 14th century, originally used in legal contexts to denote something that had no binding force or validity.