Definition

Not having a specific date or time associated with it; timeless or ancient.

Example

The dateless ruins of the ancient city stood silently in the desert.

Conversation

Did you see that old sculpture at the museum?

Yeah, it looked so dateless — like it could have been made yesterday.

I wonder how they can create something so timeless.

Absolutely! It’s amazing how art can transcend time like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dateless → It is formed from "date" (from Old French *date*, meaning a fixed point in time) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "dateless" means without a specific date or time.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') a 'fixed point in time' ('date') — that's what dateless means.

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