motionlessness
|mo/tion/less/ness|
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/ˈmoʊʃənləsnəs/
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/ˈməʊʃənləsnəs/
(motionless)
without movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'motionlessness' originates from the English word 'motionless', where 'motion' meant 'movement' and '-less' indicated 'without'.
Historical Evolution
'motionless' changed from the Middle English word 'mociounles' and eventually became the modern English word 'motionless'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without movement', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of being without motion; stillness.
The motionlessness of the lake was calming.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39