Vacuum
/ˈvæ.kjuːm/noun
A space entirely devoid of matter.
Did you know?In ancient alchemy, 'vacuum' was often associated with the concept of creating a void to summon transformative energies, representing both destruction and rebirth.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
vacuus
“Empty; devoid of content.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
vacuum
“An empty space or void.”
14th Century
Middle English
vacuum
“A term used in philosophical texts to describe emptiness.”
Modern English
English
vacuum
“An absence of matter or a space devoid of air.”