airlessly
|air-less-ly|
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/ˈɛrləsli/
🇬🇧
/ˈeə.ləs.li/
(airless)
without air
Etymology
Etymology Information
'airless' originates from the English word 'air,' combined with the suffix '-less,' indicating the absence of air.
Historical Evolution
'Airless' evolved from the Old English word 'ær,' meaning 'air,' combined with the suffix '-less' to form 'airless.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without air,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner lacking air or ventilation.
The room was airlessly hot, making it difficult to breathe.
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Last updated: 2025/06/08 06:06