Pronunciation: [ˈɪʃuːləs] (IPA) 
The word "issueless" is commonly spelled with the suffix "-less", indicating the absence of something. In this case, it refers to the lack of offspring. The phonetic transcription for "issueless" is /ˈɪʃ.uː.ləs/, with the stress on the first syllable. The "sh" sound is represented by the letter combination "sh". The "u" sound is pronounced as in "put" and the final "s" is pronounced as a soft "s" sound, indicated by the symbol "/z/".
Issueless is an adjective used to describe someone who does not have children or is unable to have children. It refers to individuals or couples who have not been blessed with offspring or who are infertile. The term is primarily used in the context of reproductive or familial matters.
Issueless can pertain to both a voluntary choice not to have children or an unfortunate circumstance resulting from biological limitations. It is often regarded as a sensitive and delicate subject for individuals or couples who are longing for children but have been unable to conceive.
The term highlights the absence or lack of progeny and implies the inability to carry on one's family lineage. It encompasses the emotional and physiological aspects of reproductive challenges and the notion of unfulfilled parental desires.
Moreover, issueless can also refer to the absence of any significant problems, concerns, or conflicts. In this sense, it denotes a lack of issues or difficulties in a broader context outside of reproductive matters. It suggests a state of tranquility, free from complications or challenges. However, this meaning is relatively less common than its connotation related to fertility and parenting.
In summary, issueless primarily characterizes individuals or couples who either choose not to have children or are unable to conceive. It can also denote the absence of any significant problems or conflicts. The term captures the emotional and physiological dimensions associated with the yearning for parenthood and signifies a state devoid of offspring.
Childless.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "issueless" originated from the combination of two root words: "issue" and "-less".
1. "Issue" traces back to the Old French word "issue" which means "a going out, exit, or result". It further comes from the Latin word "exire" meaning "to go out".
2. The suffix "-less" is derived from Old English "-leas", which denotes "without" or "lacking".
Therefore, when the two parts are combined, "issueless" refers to something or someone without an issue or offspring.
