Figless

/ˈfɪɡləs/ adjective

Definition

Lacking figs; without figs or the qualities associated with figs.

Etymology

From 'fig' plus the suffix '-less' meaning without or lacking, a productive suffix in English for creating negations.

Kelly Says

The '-less' suffix is one of English's most versatile tools—anything can become 'figless,' 'homeless,' 'hopeless.' Some linguists call it the opposite of '-full,' though we rarely use both in parallel anymore.

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