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talkless en · ADJ

Etymology

From talk + -less.

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable) Without talk.
    • One of the most recent devices for use in communication between deaf mutes is a "talkless phone" that conveys messages by means of an alphabet printed on electric-light bulbs. 1924 November, Popular Science, volume 105, number 5, page 70:
    • The talkless 24-hour period was devoid of advertisements, record intros and all other spoken words. 1986 February 8, Billboard, volume 98, number 6, page 18:

Deriveds

talklessness