Exertionless

/ɪɡˈzɜrʃənləs/ adjective

Definition

Requiring no exertion; effortless or done without effort or strain.

Etymology

From exertion + -less suffix. Exertion comes from Latin exertus (thrust out), and -less is a Germanic suffix meaning 'without,' making this a modern compound.

Kelly Says

The word 'exertionless' is wonderfully paradoxical—we use it to praise things (like 'exertionless elegance'), yet exertion is what builds strength, so truly exertionless living would leave you weak.

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