wordlessly
|word/less/ly|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈwɜrdləsli/
🇬🇧
/ˈwɜːdləsli/
(wordless)
without words
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wordlessly' originates from the English word 'wordless,' which combines 'word' with the suffix '-less,' meaning 'without words.'
Historical Evolution
'wordless' evolved from the Old English word 'wordleas,' which meant 'without words,' and eventually became the modern English word 'wordless.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without words,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42