senseless
|sense/less|
B2
/ˈsɛnsləs/
lacking meaning
Etymology
Etymology Information
'senseless' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'senseles,' where 'sense' meant 'feeling' and '-less' meant 'without.'
Historical Evolution
'senseles' transformed into the modern English word 'senseless' through gradual phonetic changes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without feeling,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'lacking meaning or purpose.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking meaning, purpose, or sense.
The argument was completely senseless.
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Adjective 2
unconscious or without feeling.
He was knocked senseless by the blow.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45