trouble-free
|trou/ble-free|
B2
/ˈtrʌbəl friː/
without problems
Etymology
Etymology Information
'trouble-free' originates from the combination of 'trouble' and 'free', where 'trouble' meant 'difficulty or problem' and 'free' meant 'without'.
Historical Evolution
'trouble' changed from the Old French word 'troubler' and 'free' from the Old English word 'frēo', eventually forming the modern English word 'trouble-free'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without trouble', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
without problems or difficulties.
The new software update made the system trouble-free.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39