gainless en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English gain Proto-Indo-European *lewh₁- Proto-Indo-European *lewHs-der. Proto-Germanic *leusaną Proto-Germanic *lausaz Proto-Germanic *-lausaz Proto-West Germanic *-laus Old English -lēas Middle English -les English -less English gainless From gain + -less.
Meanings
- Not producing gain; not bringing advantage; unprofitable.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most gainless | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more gainless | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |