wordless

[ wurd-lis ]
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adjective
  1. speechless, silent, or mute.

  2. not put into words; unexpressed.

Origin of wordless

1
Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200; see origin at word, -less

Other words from wordless

  • word·less·ly, adverb
  • word·less·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for wordless

wordless

/ (ˈwɜːdlɪs) /


adjective
  1. inarticulate or silent

  2. music of or relating to vocal music that is not provided with an articulated text: a wordless chorus

Derived forms of wordless

  • wordlessly, adverb
  • wordlessness, noun

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