creatio ex nihilo
/kreɪˈɑːtɪəʊ ɛks ˈniːɪləʊ/ /krɪˈeɪʃɪəʊ ɛks ˈnʌɪɪləʊ/originally and chiefly Theology
noun
The doctrine that only an act of the Creator was needed to bring into existence the natural universe. Also in extended use: creation from nothing.
Origin
Early 19th century. From post-classical Latin creatio ex nihilo creation from nothing from classical Latin creātiō + ex + nihilō, ablative of nihil.
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