Limbless

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪmbləs/

Definitions of limbless

adjective describing something or someone without limbs

Example Sentences

A1 The limbless snake slithered across the ground.

A2 The limbless lizard moved slowly through the sand.

B1 The limbless worm burrowed deep into the soil.

B2 The limbless salamander navigated the forest floor with ease.

C1 The limbless amphibian adapted to its environment by using its body for locomotion.

C2 The limbless reptile demonstrated remarkable agility despite its lack of limbs.

Examples of limbless in a Sentence

formal The limbless man was able to navigate his wheelchair with ease.

informal I saw a limbless cat trying to climb a tree yesterday.

slang I can't believe that limbless dude just did a backflip!

figurative The company was like a limbless body without its dedicated employees.

Grammatical Forms of limbless

• past tense: limblessed
• plural: limblesses
• comparative: more limbless
• superlative: most limbless
• present tense: limbless
• future tense: will be limbless
• perfect tense: have been limbless
• continuous tense: are limbless
• singular: limbless
• positive degree: limbless
• infinitive: to be limbless
• gerund: being limbless
• participle: limblessing

Origin and Evolution of limbless

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'limbless' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'limb-' meaning 'a part or member of the body' and the suffix '-less' meaning 'without'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'limbless' has been used consistently in English to describe entities without limbs, such as certain animals or individuals with congenital limb deficiencies. The usage of the word has remained relatively stable over time.