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accentless

|ac-cent-less|

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/ˈæksɛntləs/

without a distinctive accent

Etymology
Etymology Information

'accentless' originates from the word 'accent' combined with the suffix '-less', where 'accent' meant 'a distinctive way of pronouncing a language' and '-less' meant 'without'.

Historical Evolution

'accent' changed from the Latin word 'accentus' and eventually became the modern English word 'accent'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'accent' meant 'a song or tone', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a distinctive way of pronouncing a language'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

lacking a distinctive or noticeable accent.

Her speech was accentless, making it hard to determine her origin.

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Last updated: 2025/04/12 13:06