Definition

Not having ears or the ability to hear.

Example

The animal was earless, making it unique among its species.

Conversation

Did you see that new animal at the zoo?

Yeah, the one that is completely earless is so strange!

I wonder how it hears anything without ears.

Maybe it relies on vibrations instead.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Earless → It is formed from "ear" (from Old English "eare", meaning the organ of hearing) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "earless" means without ears.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'without' ('-less') the organ of 'hearing' ('ear'). This helps you remember that 'earless' describes someone or something that lacks ears.

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