Standard Lemma guide
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adj
Of a person, lacking volition, not exercising one's will.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Synonyms: irresolute
Antonyms: determined, resolute, willful
adj
Of an action, involuntary.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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adj
Intestate; without a legal will governing one's property or estate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology tree English will Proto-Indo-European *lewh1- Proto-Indo-European *lewHs-der. Proto-Germanic *leusaną Proto-Germanic *lausaz Proto-Germanic *-lausaz Proto-West Germanic *-laus Old English -lēas Middle English -les English -less English will-less From will + -less.
Across languages
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
