noun
Meaning 1
A useless or ambiguous phrase or sentiment.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: rhetoric
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Meaning relationships
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Phrase guide
vox nihili
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Sound
Pronunciation
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Received-Pronunciation: /ˌvɒksˈnɪhɪlaɪ/
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Received-Pronunciation: /ˌvɒksˈnɪhɪliː/
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US: /ˈvɒks ˈnaɪ hɪˌlaɪ/
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US: /ˈvɒks ˈni hɪˌli/
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US: /ˈvɒks ˈnɪ hɪˌli/
noun
Meaning 2
A spelling or textual error.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: media, publishing, typography
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Meaning relationships
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History
Etymology
From Latin vōx (“voice”) + nihilī (“of nothing”). See also vox populi.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Polish: vox nihili — useless or ambiguous phrase or sentiment
- Polish: vox nihili — spelling or textual error