Here is the requested information on the word "vacua":
1. Parts of Speech: Noun (plural form of "vacuum")
2. Definitions:
- A space entirely devoid of matter
- A state of emptiness or lack of substance
3. Pronunciations:
- US: /ˈvæk.ju.ə/
- UK: /ˈvæk.jʊ.ə/
4. Origin and Usage:
- "Vacua" is the plural form of "vacuum", which comes from the Latin word "vacuus" meaning "empty". It has been used in English since the 16th century to refer to a space devoid of matter. It is commonly used in physics and engineering to describe a space from which air or other gases have been removed.
5. Synonyms: emptiness, void, nothingness, blankness, bareness
6. Related Words:
- vacay
- vacua (same word)
- vacuo
- vadis
- vagal
7. Example Sentences:
- The vacuum cleaner sucked up all the dirt and debris from the carpet.
- The experiment required a vacuum to be created in the chamber.
- The emptiness of the room was eerie, as if no one had been there for years.