Standard Lemma guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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adj
Unnatural; lacking expected feeling or ability.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, literary
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adj
Heartless; destitute of kindness.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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adj
Having no specific kind, unspecified, general.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: type theory
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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History
From kind (“inherent quality, nature”, noun) + -less. Compare Middle English kindelæs (“incapable of generation, barren”). The sense "destitute of kindness" is likely influenced by kind (“benevolent; affectionate”, adjective).
