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because they have the same Prefix. or the same beginning of the word.

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"Vacuous" and "vacuum" are both derived from the Latin word "vacuus," meaning "empty" or "void." "Vacuous" describes someone lacking intelligence or substance, while "vacuum" refers to a space entirely devoid of matter. Their connection lies in the idea of emptiness or lack.

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Which of these explains why vacuous and vacuum have closely related meanings?

The word root "vac" means "empty".


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