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adverbless

|ad-verb-less|

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/ˈædvərbləs/

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/ˈædvəbləs/

without adverbs

Etymology
Etymology Information

'adverbless' originates from the English word 'adverb' combined with the suffix '-less', where 'adverb' refers to a part of speech that modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, and '-less' means 'without'.

Historical Evolution

'adverb' comes from the Latin word 'adverbium', and '-less' is a common English suffix indicating absence.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'without adverbs', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

lacking adverbs; not containing adverbs.

The sentence was adverbless, making it sound abrupt.

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Last updated: 2025/05/15 12:21