How Do You Spell NEEDLESSLY?

Pronunciation: [nˈiːdləslɪ] (IPA)

The word "needlessly" is spelled with a double "e" after the "d" and before the "l" because it indicates the pronunciation of the word. The IPA phonetic transcription for "needlessly" is /ˈniːdləsli/. The double "e" represents the long "e" sound, which is important to differentiate from the short "e" sound in words such as "needle" or "meddle". The "-lessly" suffix is also spelled phonetically to help with pronunciation, making it easier for speakers to articulate this word correctly.

NEEDLESSLY Meaning and Definition

1. Needlessly is an adverb that describes actions or behaviors that are done without any real necessity or purpose. It refers to actions that are excessive, superfluous, or avoidable, and serve no practical or logical function. When something is done needlessly, it implies that it is being done unnecessarily, with an absence of a genuine requirement or warrant.

   This adverb can be used to criticize activities that could have been avoided, as they are not truly essential or essential. It suggests that an action is excessive or surplus to requirements, indicating a lack of efficiency or practicality. In essence, needlessly emphasizes that something is done without any real benefit or valid justification, typically indicating a waste of time, effort, or resources.

   For instance, if someone were to say, "He needlessly wasted hours watching mindless videos on the internet," they are suggesting that the individual spent an excessive amount of time watching videos that were not necessary or productive. The term is often used to express disapproval or to highlight the inefficiency or lack of purpose in certain actions, highlighting the presence of unnecessary or avoidable elements.

Top Common Misspellings for NEEDLESSLY *

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Other Common Misspellings for NEEDLESSLY

• needlesly
• needlesss
• meedlessly
• nwedlessly
• nsedlessly
• ndedlessly
• nredlessly
• n4edlessly
• needlestik
• unheedlessly
• Stedlessly
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• seelessly
• Teemlessly

Etymology of NEEDLESSLY

The word "needlessly" is formed by combining the adjective "needless" and the suffix "-ly".

The adjective "needless" has its origins in the Middle English "nedeleas", which was derived from the Old English "nedlȳs". The word consists of two parts: "ned" meaning "necessity or need" and "-leas" meaning "devoid or without".

The suffix "-ly" is derived from the Old English "-lice", which was used to form adverbs. It indicates the manner or condition of something.

Therefore, "needlessly" can be understood to mean "in a needless or unnecessary manner".

Similar spelling words for NEEDLESSLY

• nettlesome,
• Needles,
• needle cast,
• needless,
• Nettles.