nullification

/ˌnʌlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

//ˌnʌlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən// noun

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"nullification" is a 13-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“nullification” has 18 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #48,932. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#48,932
frequency rank, English
1,534
“N” headwords
18
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - The act of nullifying; a rendering void and of no effect, or no legal effect.

Corpus desk

Index EN-nullification · nullification · English

nullification · rank #48,932 · 18 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #48,932
  • LEN-MEGA 13 letters
  • VOW-6 6 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-HIGH 18 variants
  • BOOK-MID 1,534
  • PHOTO-FINISH numeracy

Nearest frequency peer: numeracy (+1 rank slots)

Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Frequency neighbourhood for “nullification”

Lower corpus rank = more everyday usage (inverted bar length for readability)

corpus weight

What this shows Bars show where “nullification” sits against the nearest ranked English headwords in the FrequencyWords band, not a reprint of letter-browse containment.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026
Key facts for nullification
PropertyValue
Headwordnullification
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˌnʌlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Letters13
Frequency rank#48,932
Misspellings tracked18
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “nullification” sits in English frequency

This scale runs from the tiny cluster of words that carry ordinary speech (left) to the long tail of words almost nobody reaches for (right).nullificationlands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Ticks step logarithmically, so each one marks a roughly tenfold drop in how often the word turns up. Same rarity band neighbours include “numeracy” (#48,933), “NPT” (#48,930), “nuptial” (#48,934). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 18 spelling variants around nullification (IPA /ˌnʌlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #48,932 among 1,534 “N” headwords. Wiktionary lists 3 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 18 likely wrong-spelling variants for nullification, with forms such as "nlulification", "nnullification", and "nulification". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. Our confusable-pair dataset has no match for it, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Etymologically, the entry records: Borrowed from Late Latin nullificatio, from nullifico, equivalent to null + -ification. The correct English form is nullification, spelled N-U-L-L-I-F-I-C-A-T-I-O-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    The act of nullifying; a rendering void and of no effect, or no legal effect.
  2. 2
    The nullification crisis in U.S. history, confrontation between the state of South Carolina and the federal government in 1832–33 over the former's attempt to declare null and void within the state the federal Tariffs of 1828 and 1832.
  3. 3
    Surgical removal of genitals (and sometimes nipples) as a form of body modification.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how nullification appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Mason and I had an entirely civil debate about the merits of nullification versus an official "apology" for what had been done to Oppenheimer. I argued that an apology was not sufficient and that nullification was required precisely to restore the integrity of the security-review system.
  2. He infused the threat with credibility, and the nullification movement fizzled, though Jackson also helped craft a compromise reduction in tariff rates to somewhat mollify South Carolinians.

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin nullificatio, from nullifico, equivalent to null + -ification.

This word in other languages

annulation(Français)anulação(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • nlulification
  • nnullification
  • nulification
  • nulilfication
  • nullfiication
  • nullifciation
  • nulliffication
  • nullifiaction
  • nullificaiton
  • nullificasion
  • nullificatino
  • nullificationn
  • nullificatoin
  • nullificattion
  • nullificcation
  • nullifictaion
  • nulliifcation
  • unllification

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of nullification - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

nlulification2nnullification1nulification1nulilfication2nullfiication2nullifciation2nulliffication1nullifiaction2
Edit distance from "nullification"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "nullification"?
"nullification" is spelled N-U-L-L-I-F-I-C-A-T-I-O-N. The IPA pronunciation is /ˌnʌlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/.
What does "nullification" mean?
As a noun, "nullification" means: The act of nullifying; a rendering void and of no effect, or no legal effect.
What are common misspellings of "nullification"?
Common misspellings include "nlulification", "nnullification", "nulification", "nulilfication", "nullfiication". The correct spelling is "nullification".
How do you pronounce "nullification"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "nullification" is /ˌnʌlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "nullification"?
Borrowed from Late Latin nullificatio, from nullifico, equivalent to null + -ification. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Similar English words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "nullification", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 13 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

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Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (18 here; floor ≥5).

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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list