tongueless
|tongue-less|
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/ˈtʌŋləs/
lacking a tongue or speech
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tongueless' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'tungolēas,' where 'tung' meant 'tongue' and '-lēas' meant 'without.'
Historical Evolution
'tungolēas' transformed into the Middle English word 'tongeles,' and eventually became the modern English word 'tongueless.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without a tongue,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'unable to speak or express oneself.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking a tongue.
The tongueless statue stood silently in the garden.
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Adjective 2
unable to speak or express oneself.
The fear left him tongueless in front of the crowd.
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Last updated: 2025/06/13 17:16