meaninglessness
|mean-ing-less-ness|
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/ˈmiːnɪŋləsnəs/
(meaningless)
lacking significance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'meaninglessness' originates from the English word 'meaningless', with the suffix '-ness' added to denote a state or quality.
Historical Evolution
'Meaningless' evolved from the Middle English word 'mening', which meant 'meaning', combined with the suffix '-less' to indicate absence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without meaning', 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 meaning or significance.
The meaninglessness of the task made it hard to stay motivated.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45