Exampless

/ɪɡˈzæmpləs/ adjective

Definition

Without examples; lacking illustrations or instances to support a claim.

Etymology

From example + -less (suffix meaning 'without'). A direct formation meaning the lack of examples, distinct from exampleless which means unprecedented.

Kelly Says

Both 'exampleless' and 'exampless' could theoretically exist in English (one meaning unprecedented, one meaning without-examples), but redundancy and the messiness of double suffixes mean speakers naturally chose one—a reminder that language evolution favors efficiency.

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