limbless
|limb-less|
B2
/ˈlɪm.ləs/
without limbs
Etymology
Etymology Information
'limbless' originates from the English word 'limb,' combined with the suffix '-less,' which means 'without.'
Historical Evolution
The word 'limb' comes from the Old English 'lim,' meaning 'joint or limb,' and the suffix '-less' has been used in English since the Middle Ages to denote absence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without limbs,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having no limbs or appendages.
The snake is a limbless reptile.
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Last updated: 2025/02/19 01:48