foundationless
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C1
/faʊnˈdeɪʃənləs/
without a base
Etymology
Etymology Information
'foundationless' originates from the word 'foundation' combined with the suffix '-less', where 'foundation' meant 'the base or groundwork of anything' and '-less' meant 'without'.
Historical Evolution
'foundation' changed from the Old French word 'fondation', which came from the Latin word 'fundatio', and eventually became the modern English word 'foundation'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'foundation' meant 'the act of founding', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the base or groundwork of anything'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking a foundation or basis; without support or justification.
His argument was foundationless and easily refuted.
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