Buildingless

/ˈbɪldɪŋlɪs/ adjective

Definition

Without buildings; descriptive of a landscape, area, or space that lacks constructed structures.

Etymology

From 'building' plus the suffix '-less' (from Old English '-leas' meaning without). This is a productively formed adjective combining common English morphemes.

Kelly Says

The '-less' suffix is one of English's most useful tools for creating negatives instantly—we can add it to almost any noun ('buildingless,' 'treeless,' 'homeless'). It's linguistic democracy where speakers make new words on the fly.

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