selflessly
|self/less/ly|
B2
/ˈsɛlfləsli/
(selfless)
concern for others
Etymology
Etymology Information
'selfless' originates from the English word 'self,' combined with the suffix '-less,' meaning 'without.'
Historical Evolution
'selfless' evolved from the Old English word 'self,' meaning 'one's own person,' combined with '-less,' indicating absence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without self,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'concerned more with others than oneself.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is concerned more with the needs and wishes of others than with one's own.
She worked selflessly to help those in need.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45