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ageless

|age/less|

B2

/ˈeɪdʒləs/

eternal youth

Etymology
Etymology Information

'ageless' originates from the English word 'age' combined with the suffix '-less', where 'age' meant 'the length of time that a person has lived or a thing has existed' and '-less' meant 'without'.

Historical Evolution

'age' combined with the suffix '-less' in Middle English to form 'ageless', eventually becoming the modern English word 'ageless'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'without age', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not growing old or showing the effects of age'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not growing old or showing the effects of age.

The actress has an ageless beauty that captivates everyone.

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Adjective 2

eternal; never seeming to change.

The ageless mountains stood tall against the sky.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45