Thursday, May 19, 2016

English in EO : list·less ˈlis(t)ləs/ adjective


sencelajn

EtymologyEdit

From sen- ‎(without, -less) +‎ celo ‎(goal, aim, purpose) +‎ -a ‎(adjectival ending).

AdjectiveEdit

sencela ‎(accusative singular sencelanpluralsencelajaccusative plural sencelajn)
  1. goallessaimlesspurposeless

Derived termsEdit

  • senceleco ‎(purposelessness, goallessness, aimlessness

Edit

list·less
ˈlis(t)ləs/
adjective
  1. (of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm.

    "bouts of listless depression"

    synonyms:lethargicenervated, spiritlesslifeless,languidlanguorous, inactive,underactiveinertsluggishtorpid

    "this heat makes me listless"

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