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afflictionless

|af-flic-tion-less|

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/əˈflɪkʃənləs/

without suffering

Etymology
Etymology Information

'afflictionless' originates from the English word 'affliction' combined with the suffix '-less', where 'affliction' meant 'a state of pain or distress' and '-less' meant 'without'.

Historical Evolution

'affliction' changed from the Old French word 'afliction', which came from Latin 'afflictio', and eventually became the modern English word 'affliction'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'affliction' meant 'a state of being struck down', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a state of pain or distress'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

free from affliction or suffering.

The serene landscape seemed afflictionless, untouched by the chaos of the world.

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Last updated: 2025/05/23 18:51