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Needless

//ˈniːdləs// adj, adv

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not needed; unnecessary.

    "This new project of yours will only be a needless expense."

Adjective
  1. 1
    unnecessary and unwarranted wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    Needlessly, without cause. archaic

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English needlees, nedelees, nedeles, equivalent to need + -less.

Etymology 2

From Middle English needlees, nedelees, nedeles, equivalent to need + -less.

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