Pronunciation: [vˈɔ͡ɪdz] (IPA) 
The word "voids" has a slightly tricky spelling, as the "oi" vowel combination can be pronounced in different ways. In this case, however, the "oi" is pronounced as a diphthong, with the first sound being a short "o" sound and the second sound being an "ee" sound. This is reflected in the IPA phonetic transcription of /vɔɪdz/. "Voids" refers to empty spaces or gaps in a structure, and is often used in technical or engineering terminology.
Voids refer to spaces or areas that are empty, vacant, or devoid of something. This term is used to describe empty spaces or gaps within a given context, whether they are physical, abstract, or metaphorical in nature.
In the physical sense, voids are areas that lack substance or content. For example, in architecture and construction, voids may describe empty spaces deliberately designed within a building structure to serve aesthetic, functional, or structural purposes. Similarly, in geology, voids can refer to cavities or empty spaces within rocks or soil.
In an abstract or metaphorical sense, voids can represent emptiness or lack of something. For instance, a void may describe an emotional or existential emptiness, a feeling of loneliness or isolation. In legal terms, voids are often used to describe a contract or agreement that is considered null and has no legal force or effect.
The concept of voids can also be relevant in scientific discussions. In physics, voids are large-scale cosmic structures in the universe characterized by low-density regions where galaxies and other matter are less prevalent. They are sometimes referred to as cosmic voids.
Ultimately, voids can be applied across various disciplines to identify and define spaces or areas that are devoid of substance, whether physical, abstract, or scientific, thus highlighting the absence or lack of something within those domains.
The word "voids" has its etymology rooted in Middle English and Latin.
In Middle English, the word was "voyde", derived from the Old French word "vuide", meaning "to empty" or "to evacuate". "Vuide" itself traces its origins back to the Latin word "vacuus", meaning "empty" or "void".
The Latin term "vacuus" comes from the verb "vacare", meaning "to be empty" or "to be free". This verb is also the root of various other Latin words related to emptiness, such as "vacuum" (meaning "an empty space") and "vacant" (meaning "not occupied" or "available").
