Definition

Describing something that has a central area removed or left empty, often with a narrow border around it.

Example

The design featured a voided shape that highlighted the surrounding colors.

Conversation

I just saw a really interesting painting at the gallery.

Oh really? What was so special about it?

The center was completely voided, which made the colors pop even more.

That sounds unique! I love when artists play with empty space like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Voided → It is formed from "void" (from Old French *voider*, meaning to empty) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action). The word "voided" means to have emptied or made something null and void.

Memory Tip

Think of 'void' meaning to 'empty' something, and the '-ed' shows that this action has already happened. So, when something is voided, it has been emptied or nullified.

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