Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

driverlessness

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: driver-less-ness
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The state, condition or concept of a vehicle being driven without a driver.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"In the midst of all the chaos and uncertainty on the railways as a result of the pandemic, it is surprising that considerable sums of money and much time and energy is being devoted to the concept of driverlessness. The idea that you can get rid of drivers is a regular theme of speeches at fringe meetings at the Conservative party conference, and in the output of like-minded think tanks."

Etymology

From driverless + -ness.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does driverlessness mean?: The state, condition or concept of a vehicle being driven without a driver.
Where does driverlessness come from?: From driverless + -ness.

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