needless
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English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- needles (obsolete)
Etymology[edit]
From Middle English needlees, nedelees, nedeles, equivalent to need + -less.
Pronunciation[edit]
Adjective[edit]
needless (comparative more needless, superlative most needless)
- Not needed; unnecessary.
- Antonym: needful
- This new project of yours will only be a needless expense.
Derived terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
not needed
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Adverb[edit]
needless (comparative more needless, superlative most needless)
- (archaic) Needlessly, without cause.
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