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exnihilate

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To bring into existence from nothing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: rare, transitive

Examples

  • Since the top hat was empty the moment before, the magician seemed to exnihilate the rabbit.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Based on Latin; compare annihilate and ex nihilo.