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tongueless


Meanings
  • Adjective

    Lacking a tongue or the ability to speak.


Rhymes
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clueless , griefless , lawless , lepless , painless , speechless
Variants
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tongueless
Etymology
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From the Old English word 'tungoless' meaning 'tongueless'.


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  1. The term 'tongueless' is often used metaphorically to describe someone who is unable or unwilling to speak on a particular issue.

  2. In some cultures, a tongueless person was considered to be cursed or possessed by evil spirits.

  3. There are rare medical conditions that cause a person to be born without a tongue.


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  1. Aphasia: A condition causing difficulty in speaking, understanding speech, or both.

  2. Mute: A person who is unable to speak.


Culture
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In literature, a tongueless character can symbolize powerlessness or inability to communicate effectively. In mythology, there are tales of gods or mythical creatures being tongueless.

How to Memorize "tongueless"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person without a tongue or unable to speak.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with someone who is unable to speak.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Tongueless, unable to speak, as silent as a tree'.


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