Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

heirlessness

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: heir-less-ness
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Lack of an heir.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Edward the Confessor's heirlessness led to instability in England."

Etymology

From heirless + -ness.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: heirless

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does heirlessness mean?: Lack of an heir.
Where does heirlessness come from?: From heirless + -ness.

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