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plotlessness

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈplɑtləsnəs/

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noun

Meaning 1

The state of lacking a substantial plot or scheme.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • I was disappointed by the plotlessness of the film: it was all action and explosions.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English plotless Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English plotlessness From plotless + -ness.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: afabularność — lack of plot