Exceptless

/ɪkˈsɛptləs/ adjective

Definition

Rare variant of 'exceptionless'; without exception; allowing no exceptions.

Etymology

From 'except' + '-less' suffix. A less common formation than 'exceptionless,' combining the verb root directly with the negative suffix.

Kelly Says

The existence of both 'exceptionless' and 'exceptless' shows how English speakers sometimes have multiple routes to the same meaning—but one usually wins out through common usage.

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