valuelessness
|val-ue-less-ness|
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/ˈvæljuˌlɛsnəs/
(valueless)
absence of value
Etymology
Etymology Information
'valueless' originates from the English word 'value' combined with the suffix '-less,' indicating the absence of value.
Historical Evolution
'Value' comes from the Old French word 'valoir,' which means 'to be worth,' and 'less' is a common English suffix indicating lack or absence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'valueless' meant 'without value,' and this meaning has remained consistent over time.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of having no value or worth.
The valuelessness of the old currency became apparent after the economic collapse.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45