Definition of nihility

competent Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable Petersons.com

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ni·hil·i·ty    (n-hl-t, n-) KEY  

NOUN:

Nonexistence; nothingness.

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ETYMOLOGY:
French nihilité, from Old French, from Medieval Latin nihilits, from Latin nihil, nothing ; see nihilism

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