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aidless

|aid-less|

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/ˈeɪdləs/

without help

Etymology
Etymology Information

'aidless' originates from the English word 'aid' combined with the suffix '-less', where 'aid' meant 'help or support' and '-less' indicated 'without'.

Historical Evolution

'aid' transformed from the Old French word 'aidier', and eventually became the modern English word 'aid'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'aid' meant 'to help or support', and 'aidless' has consistently meant 'without help or support'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

without aid or assistance.

The stranded hikers were aidless in the remote mountains.

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Last updated: 2025/06/05 23:51