aimlessness
|aim-less-ness|
C1
/ˈeɪmləsnəs/
(aimless)
without purpose
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aimlessness' originates from the English word 'aimless,' where 'aim' meant 'to direct a course' and '-less' indicated 'without.'
Historical Evolution
'aimless' changed from the Middle English word 'aimles' and eventually became the modern English word 'aimless.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without a target or goal,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of having no direction or purpose.
His aimlessness led him to wander the city streets for hours.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41