adverbless
|ad-verb-less|
C2
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/ˈædvərbləs/
🇬🇧
/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
