Void: meaning, definitions and examples
❌
void
[ vɔɪd ]
programming
A data type that represents the absence of a value. It is often used to indicate that a function does not return a value.
Synonyms
empty, nil, null
Examples of usage
- The function returns void.
- The variable is declared as void.
obsolete
To make empty or worthless.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The war voided the peace agreement.
- The contract was voided due to a breach of terms.
Translations
Translations of the word "void" in other languages:
🇵🇹 nulo
🇮🇳 रिक्त
🇩🇪 leer
🇮🇩 kosong
🇺🇦 порожній
🇵🇱 pusty
🇯🇵 空
🇫🇷 vide
🇪🇸 vacío
🇹🇷 boş
🇰🇷 빈
🇸🇦 فارغ
🇨🇿 prázdný
🇸🇰 prázdny
🇨🇳 空
🇸🇮 prazen
🇮🇸 tómur
🇰🇿 бос
🇬🇪 ცარიელი
🇦🇿 boş
🇲🇽 vacío
Word origin
The word 'void' originated from the Old French word 'vuide' meaning empty or vast. It entered the English language in the 14th century. Over time, 'void' has evolved to represent various concepts including emptiness, nullity, and worthlessness.