speechless

Meanings

• Lacking the ability to speak; mute.

  - "The speechless patient was unable to communicate her needs."
  - "Despite being speechless, the mime artist was able to convey emotions through body language."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈspiːtʃ.lɪs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

ineffable , inexpressible , unutterable

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with speechless
hapless , helpless , hopeless , speechless

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Homophones

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1. speechless (en) : Lacking the ability to speak; mute.
   

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Variants

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speechless , speechlessly , speechlessness , speechlessnesses

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Forms

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{"term"=>"be speechless", "description"=>"To be speechless means to be unable to speak. This can be a temporary or permanent state. For example, someone might be speechless with shock or fear, or someone might be permanently speechless due to a condition such as aphasia."}

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Etymology

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The word 'speechless' comes from the Old English word 'sprecan', meaning 'to speak'. The prefix 'speech-' in 'speechless' indicates a lack of the ability to speak.

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Trivia

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1. {"term"=>"the speechless chorus in greek tragedy", "description"=>"In Greek tragedy, the speechless chorus is a group of characters who do not speak but instead sing and dance in response to the action on stage. The speechless chorus serves to provide commentary and insight into the events of the play, as well as to create a sense of mood and atmosphere through the use of music and dance."}

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Related Concepts

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1. aphasia: Aphasia is a condition that impairs a person's ability to speak and understand language. Aphasia can result from damage to the language areas of the brain, which can occur as a result of stroke, head injury, or brain tumor.

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Culture

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[{"term"=>"speechless art", "description"=>"Speechless art refers to artistic expression that does not rely on language to convey meaning. This can include visual arts such as painting, sculpture, and drawing, as well as performance arts such as dance, mime, and puppetry."}]

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