shadowless

shad·ow

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [shad-oh]
- /ˈʃæd oʊ/
- /ˈʃæ.dəʊ.ləs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shad-oh]
- /ˈʃæd oʊ/

Definitions of shadowless word

noun shadowless a dark figure or image cast on the ground or some surface by a body intercepting light. 1
noun shadowless shade or comparative darkness, as in an area. 1
noun shadowless shadows, darkness, especially that coming after sunset. 1
noun shadowless shelter; protection: sanctuary in the shadow of the church. 1
noun shadowless a slight suggestion; trace: beyond the shadow of a doubt. 1
noun shadowless a specter or ghost: pursued by shadows. 1

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Origin of shadowless

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; (noun) Middle English sch(e)adew(e), schadow, shadw(e), Old English scead(u)we, oblique case of sceadu shade; (v.) Middle English; Old English sceadwian to protect, cover, overshadow, derivative of the noun; compare Old Saxon skadowan, skadoian, Gothic -skadwjan

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shadowless popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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