spotless
|spot/less|
B2
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/ˈspɑːtləs/
🇬🇧
/ˈspɒtləs/
perfectly clean
Etymology
Etymology Information
'spotless' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'spotles,' where 'spot' meant 'a mark or stain' and '-less' meant 'without.'
Historical Evolution
'spotles' transformed into the modern English word 'spotless' through the addition of the suffix '-less' to 'spot.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without a mark or stain,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
free from any dirt or stains; perfectly clean.
The kitchen was spotless after the cleaning.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40