addressless
|ad-dress-less|
C1
/əˈdrɛsləs/
without a fixed address
Etymology
Etymology Information
'addressless' originates from the English word 'address' combined with the suffix '-less', where 'address' meant 'a place where someone lives' and '-less' meant 'without'.
Historical Evolution
'address' changed from the Old French word 'adrecier' and eventually became the modern English word 'address'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'address' meant 'to direct or aim', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a place where someone lives'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/11 19:50
