Annullo

Annullo is a term in Italian with multiple related uses. In its primary sense, annullo is the first-person singular present indicative of the verb annullare, meaning to cancel or nullify. It is used in sentences such as Io annullo l'appuntamento, meaning “I cancel the appointment.” The verb follows regular -are conjugation patterns: io annullo, tu annulli, lui/lei annulla, noi annulliamo, voi annullate, loro annullano.

As a noun, annullo can mean a cancellation. This usage appears in formal language and is common in philately, where the phrase annullo postale denotes a postal cancellation mark indicating where and when a stamp was canceled. In postal and archival contexts, an annullo helps establish the stamp’s postmark details and legitimacy for collectors and officials.

Etymology: annullo derives from the Italian verb annullare, which in turn comes from Latin nullus (none) through the development of the negating and voiding sense.

Usage and variants: beyond the basic forms listed above, related terms include annullamento (the act of canceling or nullifying) and the verb forms for different tenses and subjects follow standard Italian conjugation.

Notable persons and surnames: Annullo is a rare surname in Italian-speaking communities, and there are no widely known individuals bearing this name with international notoriety.

See also: annullare, annullamento, annullo postale.