____, ~is, n. an empty space, void: saepe apud Lucretium (5)

I believe the answer is:

inane

(Other definitions for inane that I've seen before include "Idiotic" , "Really stupid" , "Without meaning or point" , "Silly, fatuous" , "Devoid of intelligence" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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