nowhence

/ˈnaʊhɛns/ (NOW-hens)

Definitions

1. adverb

from a place or point at which there is no reference or starting point; nowhere

“The detective was unable to determine the exact location of the crime, so the investigation went nowhence.”

2. noun

a place or point from which there is no reference or starting point

“The nowhence of the puzzle was intentionally left ambiguous to challenge the solver’s imagination.”

Synonyms

  • nobody
  • nowhere

Antonyms

  • anywhere
  • somewhere