pathless

path·less

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [path-lis, pahth-]
- /ˈpæθ lɪs, ˈpɑθ-/
- /ˈpɑːθ.ləs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [path-lis, pahth-]
- /ˈpæθ lɪs, ˈpɑθ-/

Definition of pathless word

adjective pathless trackless; untrodden: a pathless forest. 1

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Origin of pathless

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

First recorded in 1585-95; path + -less

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Parts of speech for Pathless

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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pathless popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for pathless

adj pathless

blockaded — the isolating, closing off, or surrounding of a place, as a port, harbor, or city, by hostile ships or troops to prevent entrance or exit.
impassable — not passable; not allowing passage over, through, along, etc.: Heavy snow made the roads impassable.

All 2 Synonyms of pathless