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vacuousness
Variant of vacuous
vacuous
definition
vacu·ous (vak′yo̵̅o̅ əs)
adjective
- empty of matter
- having or showing lack of intelligence, interest, or thought; stupid; senseless; inane
- characterized by lack of purpose, of profitable employment, etc.; idle
Etymology: L vacuus
Related Forms:
- vacuously vac′u·ously adverb
- vacuousness vac′u·ous·ness noun
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