The word "pieceless" is spelled with the phonetic transcription /ˈpiːsləs/. The first syllable is pronounced with a long "ee" sound, represented by the IPA symbol /iː/. The second syllable ends with the silent "e" which lengthens the preceding vowel sound. The final syllable has a short "u" sound, represented by the IPA symbol /əs/. The word means "lacking pieces" or "not having any parts". The spelling of "pieceless" follows the English conventions of using the letter "e" to indicate a long vowel sound and the combination of "less" to indicate without or lacking.
Pieceless (adjective):
1. Lacking in pieces or fragments; incomplete; whole:
- "The puzzle was pieceless, with several missing parts that made it impossible to complete."
- "The vase lay shattered on the floor, left pieceless after the accident."
2. Without parts or portions; indivisible; inseparable:
- "His mind was a chaotic mess of thoughts, pieceless and indecipherable."
- "The pieceless melody flowed effortlessly, with each note blending seamlessly into the next."
3. Devoid of a particular item or component:
- "The recipe called for grated cheese, but the refrigerator was pieceless, so she had to find a substitute."
- "The unfinished jigsaw puzzle remained pieceless, as the missing parts were nowhere to be found."
4. Lacking in unity or coherence; disconnected; disjointed:
- "Her essay was confusing and pieceless, lacking a clear structure or argument."
- "The conversation was pieceless, with everyone speaking over each other and no coherent discussion taking place."
In general, the term "pieceless" describes something that is incomplete, lacking in fragments or components, or devoid of unity or coherence. It can refer to physical objects, such as puzzles or objects missing parts, or abstract concepts, such as thoughts or melodies lacking structure. Whether it refers to something tangible or intangible, the absence of pieces or parts renders the item whole and often renders it dysfunctional or incomplete.
Entire; not joined.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.