nihil

Pronunciation: /ˈnɪ.hɪl/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (Latin) nil; nothing (as used by a sheriff after an unsuccessful effort to serve a writ)

Etymology

From Latin nihil, nil.

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