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addressless

|ad-dress-less|

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/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

Adjective 1

lacking a fixed or permanent address.

The addressless man wandered the streets, searching for a place to stay.

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Last updated: 2025/05/11 19:50