timelessness
|time-less-ness|
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/ˈtaɪmləsnəs/
(timeless)
eternal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'timelessness' originates from the English word 'timeless', where 'time' refers to the indefinite continued progress of existence and events, and '-less' is a suffix meaning 'without'.
Historical Evolution
'Timeless' evolved from the Old English word 'tīma', meaning 'time', combined with the suffix '-less', indicating 'without'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without time', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not affected by time'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being timeless; not affected by the passage of time.
The timelessness of the ancient ruins captivated the tourists.
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Last updated: 2025/02/20 14:50