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centerless

|cen-ter-less|

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/ˈsɛntərləs/

🇬🇧

/ˈsɛntələs/

without a center

Etymology
Etymology Information

'centerless' originates from the English word 'center' combined with the suffix '-less', where 'center' meant 'the middle point' and '-less' meant 'without'.

Historical Evolution

'center' changed from the Old French word 'centre' and eventually became the modern English word 'center'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'center' meant 'the middle point', and with the addition of '-less', it evolved to mean 'lacking a center'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

lacking a center or central point.

The design was intentionally centerless to create a sense of fluidity.

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Last updated: 2025/04/21 00:15