Definition

A term used to refer to nothing or zero; it indicates the absence of value or quantity.

Example

In the final score, the team ended up with a nil, meaning they didn't score any points.

Conversation

Did you manage to find any information about the project?

Unfortunately, I came up with nil this time.

That's disappointing; I was hoping for something useful.

Yeah, but we can keep looking together and see if we can find anything.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'nil' originates from Latin 'nihil', meaning nothing. It is used in English to denote the absence of anything or zero.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word 'nihil' which means nothing, helping you remember that 'nil' signifies the absence of anything.

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