I. ˈnil noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin, nothing, contraction of nihil, nihilum, probably from ne- (negative prefix) + hilum small thing, trifle — more at no
1. : nothing , zero
reducing to almost nil the relevant collection work — John Fiddler
2. chiefly Britain : a score of nothing
a game won by a goal to nil
a nil -all draw
II. adjective
: nonexistent — usually used predicatively
tuition fees are nil or nominal — B.K.Sandwell
III. noun
( -s )
Etymology: short for nilgai
: a male nilgai