Annullare
Example: Devo annullare il mio appuntamento di domani.
Definition
"Annullare" means to cancel or revoke an appointment, event, or arrangement, rendering it invalid or null. For example, in the phrase 'Devo annullare il mio appuntamento di domani,' it expresses the act of canceling a scheduled meeting or commitment.
Etymology
The word "annullare" comes from the Latin 'annullare,' meaning 'to make void' or 'to annul.' It is derived from 'ad-' (to) and 'nullus' (none), effectively meaning to reduce something to nothing or to cancel it. Did you know that its roots reflect the idea of erasing or nullifying a prior agreement or record?
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