antenna-less
|an-ten-na-less|
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/ænˈtɛnə-lɛs/
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/ænˈtɛnə-ləs/
without an antenna
Etymology
Etymology Information
'antenna-less' originates from the English word 'antenna' combined with the suffix '-less', where 'antenna' refers to a device for receiving or transmitting signals, and '-less' means 'without'.
Historical Evolution
'antenna' changed from the Latin word 'antenna', meaning 'sail yard', and eventually became the modern English word 'antenna'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'antenna' referred to a 'sail yard', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a device for receiving or transmitting signals'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking an antenna or antennas.
The new model of the device is antenna-less, making it more compact.
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Last updated: 2025/04/21 15:07
