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headless

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Adj — Having no head, literally — a body without its head.

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How to use headless

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headless horseman headless browser headless organization

Etymology

From Old English hēafodlēas, a straightforward joining of head and the negative suffix -less; the tech sense is a modern 20th/21st-century extension.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “headless” mean?

The word “headless” means having no head, literally — a body without its head. In plain terms, without a head — literally missing one, without a leader, or (for computers) without a display/interface.

How do you pronounce “headless”?

“Headless” is pronounced HEHD-luhs (/ˈhɛdləs/ in IPA).

How do you use “headless” in a sentence?

Here is “headless” used in a sentence: “The legend tells of a headless horseman who roams the woods at night.”

What part of speech is “headless”?

“Headless” is an adjective.

Where does the word “headless” come from?

The word “headless” dates back to around 2000 and comes from Old English. From Old English hēafodlēas, a straightforward joining of head and the negative suffix -less; the tech sense is a modern 20th/21st-century extension.

How many meanings does “headless” have?

“Headless” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having no head, literally — a body without its head.

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