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emotionless

|e-mo-tion-less|

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/ɪˈmoʊʃənləs/

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/ɪˈməʊʃənləs/

without feeling

Etymology
Etymology Information

'emotionless' originates from the word 'emotion' combined with the suffix '-less', where 'emotion' comes from Latin 'emovere', meaning 'to move out'.

Historical Evolution

'emotion' transformed from the Old French word 'emouvoir', and eventually became the modern English word 'emotion'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to move out or stir up', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a feeling or state of mind'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

lacking emotion or feeling.

He remained emotionless throughout the entire ordeal.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40