aidless
|aid-less|
C1
/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
