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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".


What does vacuous mean?

Vacuous means empty or sometimes purposeless. it also means empty and shallow.


Do light is visible to human eye when it passes through vacuum?

No, light is not visible to the human eye when it passes through a vacuum because there are no particles in a vacuum to scatter or reflect the light towards our eyes. We can only see light when it interacts with matter such as air, water, or solid objects.


What are some meanings for VAC?

Some meanings for VAC could be short for vacation or vacuum. VAC can also mean Veteran affairs Canada or even Variety artists club or virtual audio cable.


How do you use vacuously in a sentence?

The movie actress was known for making vacuous comments about world affairs. The professor never lost patience with the many vacuous questions from his students. My mind was completely vacuous during my inebriation. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Following her car accident Maryanne in fear that was rapidly becoming panic, was vacuously repeating the exclamation, "Oh God! Oh God! Oh God!" Donald Trump raved vacuously about every topic that he has no competence in throughout the convention, thereby proving his overweening arrogance and that he has more vacuum than brain in his head.


What is energy related to?

According to Einstein's famous equation, it is related to mass and the speed of light (in vacuum).


How do you spell the plural of vacuum?

The plural is vacuums. (could be vacuum cleaners, or separate situations of a vacuum)


Are pressure and vacuum inversely proportional or directly?

I am not sure if they are proportional, but they are inversely related. High pressure makes a low vacuum, and low pressure makes a high vacuum.


What are synonoyms of emptiness?

It depends on the context.Check how to use any of these:bare, blank, clear, vacant, vacuous, void, hollow, barren, devoid, unoccupiedunfrequented, null, hollow, useless, idle, void, unfilled, deserted,hollow


What is a vacuum former?

A vacuum former shapes a piece of plastic by drawing the heated, softened material down over a cast or mold. With a partial vacuum (lower air pressure) below, the outside air presses the plastic down to closely match the molding shape.


What president name is the same as that of a brand of vacuum cleaner?

Herbert Hoover and Hoover vacuum cleaners. They are not related and neither is J.Edgar Hoover.


What is the fear of vacuum cleaners called?

The fear of vacuum cleaners is called "Ailurophobia." This phobia is not specifically related to vacuum cleaners, but rather a fear of cats. Some individuals may develop a fear of vacuum cleaners due to the noise they produce, which can trigger anxiety in those with Ailurophobia.