Definition

The condition of not having feet.

Example

The character in the story experienced footlessness after the accident.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the concept of footlessness?

Not really, what do you mean by that?

I was reading about it and how it represents a state of being without feet.

That's interesting! I guess it could be a metaphor for feeling lost.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Footlessness → It is formed from "foot" (from Old English "fōt", meaning the lower extremity of the leg) and "-lessness" (meaning without). The word "footlessness" means the state of being without feet.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-lessness') your 'feet' — that's what footlessness means.

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