Definition

Describing something that does not have a significant or coherent storyline.

Example

The movie was so plotless that I lost interest halfway through.

Conversation

I just finished that movie you recommended, but it felt a bit plotless.

Really? I thought it had an interesting concept.

I guess the idea was good, but there wasn't much going on.

Yeah, sometimes movies can be visually stunning but lack a strong story.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Plotless → It is formed from "plot" (from Old English *plot*, meaning a small piece of ground or a plan) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "plotless" means without a plot or storyline.

Memory Tip

Think of a story that has no 'plot' — that's what 'plotless' means, as it indicates the absence of a narrative.

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